6 December
1865 – The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, banning slavery.
1977 – South Africa grants independence to Bophuthatswana, although it is not recognized by any other country.
1981 - Jobe is born

All very dull unfortunately.
( Jobe, Thu 11 Jun 2009, 15:04, archived)

I'm trying to pronounce bophuthatswana
HOW?
( The Baroness The Harlot Pimpernel, Thu 11 Jun 2009, 15:06, archived)

Bof-uth-at-swana.

( Jobe, Thu 11 Jun 2009, 15:08, archived)

Bo-fut-that-swana.
I presume.
( Bats, Thu 11 Jun 2009, 15:09, archived)

You were one year off being born in the best year
Must try harder.

As punishment Gonzo is now going to marry your bird.
( Mykeyboy A massive, salty filing cabinet, Thu 11 Jun 2009, 15:06, archived)

Oh bollocks.

( Jobe, Thu 11 Jun 2009, 15:07, archived)

Gonzo couldn't spell Zanzibar

( The Baroness The Harlot Pimpernel, Thu 11 Jun 2009, 15:08, archived)