August 13th

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Cathy Burnham Martin

On this day in history…

1961… Construction began on the Berlin Wall

1960… First 2-way telephonic conversation took place via satellite

1918… First woman enlisted in the Marines

Birthdays today?

1926 Fidel Castro

1899 Alfred Hitchcock

About Cathy Burnham Martin

Author of 20+ books, and counting! A professional voice-over artist, dedicated foodie, and lifelong corporate communications geek, Cathy Burnham Martin has enjoyed a highly eclectic career, ranging from the arts and journalism to finance, telecommunications, and publishing. Along with her husband, Ron Martin, she has passions for entertaining, gardening, volunteering, active and visual arts, GREAT food, and traveling. Cathy often says, "I believe that we all should live with as much contagious enthusiasm as possible... Whether we're with friends or family, taking people along for the ride is more than half the fun."
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