Reagan jokes about bombing Russia. On this day in 1984, President Ronald Reagan makes a joking but controversial off-the-cuff remark about bombing Russia while testing a microphone before a scheduled radio address. While warming up for the speech, Reagan said âMy fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you today that Iâve signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever.
Colorado is of Spanish origin, meaning colored red.. All State Name Origins. The name was applied to the Colorado river because of the red sandstone soil of the region, and came into use for the entire territory after the discovery of gold in the Pike's Peak region. In 1861 congress chose Colorado as the name for the Territory. In 1876 Colorado became the 38th state.
The country was named back to Siam between the years 1945 and 1949. After this period, the name Thailand was adopted once again. In Thai language, the word 'Tai' means âfreeâ. Hence, many people believed, the name Thailand is derived from the word 'Tai'.