2014 Event NASA successfully tests its unmanned Orion spaceship for potential human flight over 3,500 miles from Earth; several years and more tests will be needed before the vessel is ready for human travel, potentially paving the way for manned trips to Mars 2013 Event U.S. President Barack Obama claims he is ready to order a strike on Syria, but will seek approval from Congress 2013 Event The super PAC 'Ready for Hillary', has raised over $1 million since its inception this year; much of the money raised comes from mega-donors to President Barack Obama 2012 Event U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Daniel B. Shapiro, says America 'is ready' to attack Iran to prevent them from developing nuclear weapons 1999 Death Curtis Mayfield, composer/singer, People Get Ready, dies at 57 1991 Event Syria tells Germany they are ready to recognize Israel 1990 Event Pentagon warns Saddam that U.S. air power is ready to attack on 1/15 1990 Event Iraq President Saddam Hussein says he is ready to resolve Gulf crisis if Israel withdraws from occupied territories 1966 Event Britains rock TV show, "Ready Steady Go," last program 1963 Event Britains rock TV show, Ready Steady Go, premieres 1961 Event Beatles record "Sweet Georgia Brown" and "Ready Teddy" 1947 Birthday Barbara Mason, U.S. singer, Yes, I'm Ready 1946 Event "Three to Make Ready" closes at Adelphi Theater New York City after 323 performances 1946 Event "Three to Make Ready" opens at Adelphi Theater New York City for 323 performances 1941 Event Former Dutch Prime Minister Colijn says Netherlands Indies not ready for independence 1901 Birthday Marion Gering, actress, Sarumba, Rumba, Ready for Love, 24 Hours 1738 Birthday Charles Lord Cornwallis, soldier/statesman "fire when ready Gridley" 1588 Event Duke Farneses troops ready for invasion of England
