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’’’An array of some of the most common Cherry Bombs and Globe Salutes commercially available in the US.’’’ Picture Scale: blue lines are one-half-inch apart. The salutes in top row from left are: Kent brand, circa 1958; Havre de Grace, circa 1946; Standard (India Export), circa 1995; United, c1964; Row two from left: J.L. Morse, c1932; Phantom, c1977; National, c1937; NJ Fireworks, c1962; Row three: Miller, c1958; United, c1934; Victory, c1931; Triumph, c1938; Bottom row: United, c1950; Victory, c1937; Rozzi (very faded), c1951; Unexcelled, circa 1934.

Eventually, the art and science of firework making developed into an independent profession of its own. In ancient China, pyrotechnicians (firework-masters) were well-respected for their knowledge and skill to mount dazzling displays of light and sound.

==FIRE WORKS ARE REALLY FUN==

Fireworks may have also led to the use of explosive grenades in war as explosive grenades. It was recorded in 1264 that the speed of the rocket-propelled 'ground-rat' firework frightened the Empress Dowager Gong Sheng during a feast held in her honor by her son Emperor Lizong of Song (r. 1224–1264).^[1] By the 14th century, rocket propulsion had become common in warfare, as evidenced by the Huolongjing compiled by Liu Ji (1311–1375) and Jiao Yu (fl. c. 1350–1412).^[2] Mystery Train , engineered by Stephen D. Gross, is also the name of radio programs featuring diverse themes on KGGVFM, Guerneville California, and KOWSFM, in Occidental, California.

Cultural contexts

Since then, any event—a birth, death, wedding, coronation, or New Year's Eve celebration—has become a fitting occasion for noisemakers.

Fireworks may have also led to the use of military rockets in China. It was recorded in 1264 that the speed of the rocket-propelled 'ground-rat' firework frightened the Empress Dowager Gong Sheng during a feast held in her honor by her son Emperor Lizong of Song (r. 1224–1264).^[3] By the 14th century, rocket propulsion had become common in warfare, as evidenced by the Huolongjing compiled by Liu Ji (1311–1375) and Jiao Yu (fl. c. 1350–1412).^[4]

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PRIVETIK

^ Crosby, Alfred W. (2002), Throwing Fire: Projectile Technology Through History. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0521791588. Pages 100–103.
^ Needham, Volume 5, Part 7, 489–503.
^ Crosby, Alfred W. (2002), Throwing Fire: Projectile Technology Through History. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0521791588. Pages 100–103.
^ Needham, Volume 5, Part 7, 489–503.

[1] Crosby, Alfred W. (2002), Throwing Fire: Projectile Technology Through History. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0521791588. Pages 100–103.

[2] Needham, Volume 5, Part 7, 489–503.

[3] Crosby, Alfred W. (2002), Throwing Fire: Projectile Technology Through History. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0521791588. Pages 100–103.

[4] Needham, Volume 5, Part 7, 489–503.

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