August 16 is Computer Marriage Day

On August 16, 1995, Sandra and Scott Grusky were married online via computer as an NBC documentary filmed the ceremony at both sites. The couple met online via an online dating site and joined to write a novel about an online love affair before they decided to get married.
What kind of event could you create and televise live via the internet. Know anyone who would like to have a Cyber marriage?  How about the world’s largest computer dating party?  Or largest number of people getting married via computer/internet today?

Today is:

Bratwurst Festival Day

Siamese Twins Day

Also on this date:

In 1863 The Emancipation Proclamation was signed

In 1954 “Sports Illustrated” magazine begins publishing

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