September 22
Today in History,In 1692 the last people were hanged for witchcraft in Britain's North American colonies.*
Today is the last day of Summer!!
There are 39 days until Halloween.
Today is the last day of Summer!!
There are 63 days until Thanksgiving.
There are 93 days until Christmas.
There are 100 days until the end of the year!*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_22
Showing posts with label History. Show all posts
Showing posts with label History. Show all posts
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
What Happened Today in History??
In 1952, Canada's first television station, CBFT-TV, Opens in Montreal.*
Also today is Freddie Mercury's 65th birthday.
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_6
Also today is Freddie Mercury's 65th birthday.
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_6
Thursday, August 11, 2011
What Happened Today in History??
August 11
Today in History, in 1934, The first civilian prisoners arrive at the Federal prison on Alcatraz Island.*
There are 142 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_11
Today in History, in 1934, The first civilian prisoners arrive at the Federal prison on Alcatraz Island.*
There are 142 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_11
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
What Happened Today in History??
August 10
Today in History,in 1944, World War II: American forces defeat the last Japanese troops on Guam.*
There are 143 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_10
Today in History,in 1944, World War II: American forces defeat the last Japanese troops on Guam.*
There are 143 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_10
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
What Happened Today in History??
August 9
Today in History,in 1965, Singapore is expelled from Malaysia and becomes the first and only country to date to gain independence unwillingly.*
There are 144 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_9
Today in History,in 1965, Singapore is expelled from Malaysia and becomes the first and only country to date to gain independence unwillingly.*
There are 144 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_9
Monday, August 8, 2011
What Happened Today in History??
August 8
Today in History,in 1908, Wilbur Wright makes his first flight at a racecourse at Le Mans, France. It is the Wright Brothers' first public flight.*
There are 145 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_8
Today in History,in 1908, Wilbur Wright makes his first flight at a racecourse at Le Mans, France. It is the Wright Brothers' first public flight.*
There are 145 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_8
Sunday, August 7, 2011
What Happened Today in History??
August 7
Today in History, in 1930, The last confirmed lynching of blacks in the Northern United States occurs in Marion, Indiana. Two men, Thomas Shipp and Abram Smith, are killed.*
There are 146 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_7
Today in History, in 1930, The last confirmed lynching of blacks in the Northern United States occurs in Marion, Indiana. Two men, Thomas Shipp and Abram Smith, are killed.*
There are 146 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_7
Saturday, August 6, 2011
What Happened Today in History??
August 6
Today in History, in 1930, Judge Joseph Force Crater steps into a taxi in New York and disappears to be never seen again.*
There are 147 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_6
Today in History, in 1930, Judge Joseph Force Crater steps into a taxi in New York and disappears to be never seen again.*
There are 147 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_6
Friday, August 5, 2011
What Happened Today in History??
August 5
Today in History,in 1914, In Cleaveland, Ohio, the first electric traffic light is installed.*
There are 148 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_5
Today in History,in 1914, In Cleaveland, Ohio, the first electric traffic light is installed.*
There are 148 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_5
Thursday, August 4, 2011
What Happened Today in History??
August 4
Today in History,1944, The Holocaust: a tip from a Dutch informer leads to a sealed-off area in an Amsterdam warehouse where they find and arrest Jewish diarist Anne Frank, her family, and four others.*
There are 149 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_4
Today in History,1944, The Holocaust: a tip from a Dutch informer leads to a sealed-off area in an Amsterdam warehouse where they find and arrest Jewish diarist Anne Frank, her family, and four others.*
There are 149 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_4
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
What Happened Today in History??
August 2
Today in History, in 1943, World War II: the Motor Torpedo Boat PT-109 is rammed by the Japanese destroyer Amagiri and sinks. Lt. John F. Kennedy, future U.S. President, saves all but two of his crew.*
There are 151 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_2
Today in History, in 1943, World War II: the Motor Torpedo Boat PT-109 is rammed by the Japanese destroyer Amagiri and sinks. Lt. John F. Kennedy, future U.S. President, saves all but two of his crew.*
There are 151 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_2
Monday, August 1, 2011
What Happened Today in History??
August 1
Today in History, in 1834, Slavery is abolished in the British Empire as the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 comes into force.*
There are 152 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_1
Today in History, in 1834, Slavery is abolished in the British Empire as the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 comes into force.*
There are 152 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_1
Sunday, July 31, 2011
What Happened Today in History??
July 31
Today in History, in 30 BC, Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian's forces, but most of his army subsequently deserts, leading to his suicide.*
There are 153 day remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_31
Today in History, in 30 BC, Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian's forces, but most of his army subsequently deserts, leading to his suicide.*
There are 153 day remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_31
Saturday, July 30, 2011
What Happened Today in History??
July 30
Today in History, in 1945, In World War II the Japanese submarine I-58 sinks the USS Indianapolis, killing 883 seaman.*
There are 154 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_30
Today in History, in 1945, In World War II the Japanese submarine I-58 sinks the USS Indianapolis, killing 883 seaman.*
There are 154 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_30
Friday, July 29, 2011
What Happened Today in History??
July 29
Today in History, in 1959, First United States Congress elections in Hawaii as a state of the Union.*
There are 155 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_29
Today in History, in 1959, First United States Congress elections in Hawaii as a state of the Union.*
There are 155 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_29
Thursday, July 28, 2011
What Happened Today in History??
July 28
Today in History, in 1945, an A.U.S. Army B-25 bomber crashes into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building killing 14 and injuring 26.*
There are 156 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_28
Today in History, in 1945, an A.U.S. Army B-25 bomber crashes into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building killing 14 and injuring 26.*
There are 156 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_28
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
What Happened Today in History??
July 27
Today in History, in 1921 researchers at the University of Toronto led by biochemist Frederick Banting prove that the hormone insulin regulates blood sugar.*
There are 157 days remaining until the end of the year.*
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
What Happened Today in History??
July 26
Today in History, in 1971 the Apollo Program launches Apollo 15 on the first Apollo "J-Mission", and the first use of a Lunar Roving Vehicle.* (a J-Mission is longer than 3 days and with a Lunar Rolling Vehicle)
There are 158 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_26.
Today in History, in 1971 the Apollo Program launches Apollo 15 on the first Apollo "J-Mission", and the first use of a Lunar Roving Vehicle.* (a J-Mission is longer than 3 days and with a Lunar Rolling Vehicle)
There are 158 days remaining until the end of the year.*
Citation:
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_26.
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