Wednesday, 27 September 2006 On This Day : Sep 27 September 27: Meskel in Ethiopia and Eritrea; World Tourism Day. 1825- Locomotion No. 1 (pictured) hauled the first train on opening day of the Stockton and Darlington Railway , the first railway to use steam locomotives and carry passengers. 1905- Albert Einstein published the article “Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon Its Energy Content?” , introducing the equation E=mc². 1940- World War II : The Tripartite Pact was signed in Berlin by the major Axis Powers — Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and the Empire of Japan. 1988 - Led by Aung San Suu Kyi , the National League for Democracy was founded in Burma ( now known as Myanmar ). 1983- Richard Stallman announced the GNU project to develop a free Unix-like operating system. [listening to: Mind’s Eye - Wolfmother ] 9:31:40 PM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! • Geek Quiz : What Does Your Birth Month Mean? Your Birth Month is November Tolerant and inspirational, you are wise beyond your years. You are universally sympathetic and a great humanitarian. Your soul reflects: Compassion, friendship, and secret love Your gemstone: Citrine Your flower: Chrysanthemum Your colors: Dark blue, red, and yellow What Does Your Birth Month Mean? [listening to: Vagabond - Wolfmother ] 11:47:14 AM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! • Random © Copyright 2006 Frank Arrigo. A Geek Microsoft Blogger Last update: 1/10/2006; 5:09:53 PM.