Banksia scabrella, commonly known as the Burma Road banksia, is a species of woody shrub in the genus Banksia. It is classified in the series Abietinae, a group of several species of shrubs with small round or oval flower spikes. It occurs in several isolated populations south of Geraldton, Western Australia; the largest is south and east of Mount Adams. Found on sandy soils in heathland or shrubland, it grows to 2 m (7 ft) high and 3 m (10 ft) across with fine needle-like leaves. Appearing in spring and summer, the flower spikes are tan to cream with purple styles. B. scabrella is killed by fire and regenerates by seed. Originally collected in 1966, it was one of several species previously considered to be forms of Banksia sphaerocarpa, before it was finally described by banksia expert Alex George in his 1981 revision of the genus. Like many members of the Abietinae, it is rarely seen in cultivation, but has been described as having horticultural potential.

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1513:

War of the League of Cambrai: King Henry VIII of England and his Imperial allies defeated French cavalry, who were then forced to retreat. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Spurs

1819:

Fifteen people were killed and 400–700 others were injured when cavalry charged into a crowd gathered at St Peter's Field, Manchester, England, to demand the reform of parliamentary representation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peterloo_Massacre

1891:

The San Sebastian Church in Manila, the only all-steel church in Asia, was officially consecrated. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Sebastian_Church_(Manila)

1946:

A day of widespread riot and manslaughter between Hindus and Muslims took place in the city of Calcutta as a result of the Muslim League's call for an independent Pakistan. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_Action_Day

1977:

Elvis Presley, "The King of Rock and Roll", was officially pronounced dead at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, after he was found unresponsive on the floor of his Graceland bathroom. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis_Presley

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funemployed: (neologism) In a state of enjoyable unemployment. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/funemployed

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