ALCATRAZ

Did you know...

... that Wednesday was the birthday of Alcatraz? Alcatraz, the
island prison in San Francisco Bay, received its first
prisoners on this date in 1934. Alcatraz, which is no longer a
prison, was (and probably still is) the best known American
prison. Trivia fans: Alcatraz was given its name by a Spanish
explorer Juan Manuel de Ayala. In 1775 he discovered the San
Francisco Bay, mapped it and named one of the islands Isla de
los Alcatraces, after the birds that inhabited it -- the
pelicans.

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Today's Inspirational Quote:

"There's a difference between beauty and charm. A beautiful
woman is one I notice. A charming woman is one who notices
me."

-- John Erskine