Wednesday, August 02, 2006

This Day In History

On this day in 1876, James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok was killed in what is now Deadwood, South Dakota. He was playing poker when he was shot in the back of the head by a young Jack McCall, at 4:15 p.m. at the No. 10 Saloon. He died with a Smith and Wesson revolver in his holster and holding a pair of aces and a pair of eights.


We went on a family vacation once to South Dakota.

I remember Deadwood, and I remember that story.

3 comments:

  1. Yep, sure'nuf makes y'all wann'a click yer spurs and jes spit somwers........they all should'a re-named th' place "Deadhead".....with all due respec n'all..........

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  2. Steve MenshenfriendAugust 2, 2006 at 4:42 PM

    A family vacation to South Dakota? ... Now, I know you are the most imaginative human being alive.

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  3. Steve MenshenfriendAugust 2, 2006 at 4:43 PM

    Hey ... I love the new look. I was one of those 77 percent. I know I need to change, but staying the same is just so easy for me.

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