Another beautiful morning on the river.  

The river is on the rise and brought with it a large passerby. 

Interesting facts on this day in history:

1944 Beginning of Liese-Aktion: recruiting of labor force for Germany

1944 Congress establishes rank of General of Army (5-Star General)

1944 German occupiers forbid use of electricity in parts of Holland

1941 1st NFL division playoff, Bears beat Packers 33-14

1941 Premier Winston Churchill travels to U.S. on board HMS Duke of York

1941 U-557 torpedoes British cruiser Galatea