European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 5, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse A top 10 list of history a most crucial events Gene Phillips Here a the Phillips list of the 10 most important events in history. I i compiled it after i read the encyclopaedia Britannica a list and disagreed with some of its entries. I for example the encyclopedias list did no to include religious events. Few people would consider the publishing of Darwin a origin of the species which was on the ency Tope dial a list As More important than the Rise of christianity buddhism hinduism islam or other world religions. A the Phillips list is based on personal interest study and ignorance i offer it for what its Worth 1. The destruction of the Earth a Ozone shield. This might Lead to the extinction of most of Earth s life forms. On the Bright Side some species More Ca opening laugh Bart Amsterdam Netherlands Tough Luck its our anaesthetist s Day Chic London England Pable of adapting such As the cockroach will probably survive. / 2. Man begins to walk upright. While this event Ted to Man in his current form it also brought such ills As varicose veins haemorrhoids and lower pain. 3. The germ theory of diseases. Since Man adj geared on Earth nature kept the race Strong by letting those less capable of coping die without passing on their weak genes. Since the development of vac cinch those who would have been weeded out by death survive and pass their genes on to new generations weakening the race. 4. The lives of Christ Mohammed and Buddha. While separate events they Are so similar they can be listed together. Religion has been a Force for both Good and evil for More than 2,000 years. Religion s spread of moral teachings around the Globe took with it scientific and other advances. On the minus Side it has been responsible for wars intolerance and persecution. 5. The Industrial revolution. It changed All aspects of life in what westerners Call a the civilized 6. The destruction of the worlds forests. By changing natures balance this destruction is leading to the loss of ground cover which controls flooding naturally and of productive soil. This leads to More destructive flooding and causes deserts to grow larger. Scientists Are still assessing its probable effect on the atmosphere and ultimately on Man and other Ani Mats. 7. The development of atomic Energy. The advantages of this source of Energy have to be weighed against the dangers of breakdowns such As the one at chernobyl and the problem of what to do with waste that stays radioactive for centuries. 8 advances in chemistry. The use of chemistry. Throughout Industry has caused waste problems that affect . These problems Range from pollution of water to acid rain to carcinogens in food. 9. The building of the great Wall of China. China at the time one of the most advanced nations on the Globe was in a position to dominate the world. It built a Wall around itself in the third cent up b.c., restricted its Outlook and denied itself the influence it might have exerted on history. 10, the discovery of the new world. The settlement of America and the influence of the countries that resulted from this settlement have for five centuries influenced the direction the world has taken in every aspect of life. I Haven to mentioned the wars of history because except for the american revolution their influence was relatively fleeting. Its not Likely that Many readers will agree with my 10 choices. Those who done to might have fun compit ing their own lists. Gene Phillips Worth in Fra Wurt Germany. Send in your column plus photo of yourself to be our guest sunday Magazine the stars and stripes Apo 09211 or Postrach 11 14 37, d-64278 Darmstadt Germany. Contents i from the cover. 4-6 trying to decipher . 7-9 Frank Sinatra loses his snap. Turkeys at the table. A a a Clarence Page raps a music amp ends --------------.�?. 10 miss manners on a Sticky tune�?-11 the Holiday movie weeks films. In Chuck Vinch Down on Quot a perfect military circuit listings. 14-17 local Cable and satellite schedules. Home entertainment 1 facing a made in America. Voices. 21 Linda Ellerbee on women drinkers. Words amp wit a --------24 James Kilpatrick checks out twisted terms. Books _____________________.--------25 a hunk of gossip on Juk or. On Parade. 27 Kim Basinger s new husband and old debts. Last laugh .________.__________. 28 Dave Barry gets a feel for farming. Movie and to Star Hope Lange in 1963.page 7. Sunday is a weekly supplement of the stars and stripes editor Bucky Fox Art direction Susan Harris production Bernard Jensen editorial assistance Louis Pierce sunday december 5, 1993
