On this day in history...
in 1587 the second Roanoke colonist group lands to find the colony abandoned.
Wiley Post completes first solo flight around the world in 1933.
Pablo Escobar simply walks out of his prison La Catedral in 1992.
Also On This Day...
John Dillinger joins the Navy in 1923 to avoid jail for assault. He goes AWOL within a few months and is eventually dishonorably discharged. His later bank robbing crime spree results in him being named public enemy number one. His crime career ends on this day in 1934 as he is gunned down by federal agents after exiting a theater playing a gangster movie.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
July 21: Wild West Train Robberies and Showdowns
On this day in history...
in 1861 the First Battle of Bull Run results in a Confederate victory.
Wild Bill Hickok and Dave Tutt engage in a western showdown in 1865. Tutt fires first, but Bill fires accurately and kills Tutt.
Jesse James and James Younger gang commit their first train robbery in 1873.
Also On This Day...
Eisenhower proposes Open Skies in 1955. His proposal that all superpowers be able to fly surveillance flights over military installations to increase trust, is rejected by the Soviet Union.
in 1861 the First Battle of Bull Run results in a Confederate victory.
Wild Bill Hickok and Dave Tutt engage in a western showdown in 1865. Tutt fires first, but Bill fires accurately and kills Tutt.
Jesse James and James Younger gang commit their first train robbery in 1873.
Also On This Day...
Eisenhower proposes Open Skies in 1955. His proposal that all superpowers be able to fly surveillance flights over military installations to increase trust, is rejected by the Soviet Union.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
July 20: The Beginning Of the Beginning of the End of Discrimination
On this day in history...
Stauffenberg's assassination attempt of Hitler fails in 1944.
Armstrong and Aldrin walk on the moon in 1969.
Viking 1 lands on Mars in 1979.
Also On This Day...
Regents of University of California in 1995 vote end all discrimination in affirmative action by 1997.
Stauffenberg's assassination attempt of Hitler fails in 1944.
Armstrong and Aldrin walk on the moon in 1969.
Viking 1 lands on Mars in 1979.
Also On This Day...
Regents of University of California in 1995 vote end all discrimination in affirmative action by 1997.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
July 19: Doc Holliday's Las Vegas Saloon Fight
On this day in history...
the Rosetta Stone was found in 1799 by Napoleon's soldiers near the port they called Rosetta.
France declares war on Prussia in 1870, the Prussian victory will result in the proclamation of the German Empire.
Joe Walker makes the first flight into space in 1963 on the X-15 space plane.
Also On This Day...
Doc Holiday kills for the first time in 1879, outside saloon in Las Vegas.
the Rosetta Stone was found in 1799 by Napoleon's soldiers near the port they called Rosetta.
France declares war on Prussia in 1870, the Prussian victory will result in the proclamation of the German Empire.
Joe Walker makes the first flight into space in 1963 on the X-15 space plane.
Also On This Day...
Doc Holiday kills for the first time in 1879, outside saloon in Las Vegas.
Friday, July 18, 2008
July 18: Nero And A Fiddle
On this day in history...
the Me-262 jet makes it's first flight in 1942.
Zond 3 is launched for a moon flyby in 1965.
Ted Kennedy drives Mary Jo Kopechne to her death in 1969.
Also On This Day...
Rome burns in 64. But whatever Nero did or did not do, he definitely was not playing the fiddle since it would not be invented for another thousand years.
the Me-262 jet makes it's first flight in 1942.
Zond 3 is launched for a moon flyby in 1965.
Ted Kennedy drives Mary Jo Kopechne to her death in 1969.
Also On This Day...
Rome burns in 64. But whatever Nero did or did not do, he definitely was not playing the fiddle since it would not be invented for another thousand years.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
July 17 Wrong Way Corrigan
On this day in history...
Corrigan files a flight plan to fly west across the United States in 1938. Upon takeoff he flies east across the Atlantic, completes the flight and gains his Wrong Way Corrigan
Disneyland Park opens in Anaheim California in 1955.
A docking in space between the Apollo and Soyuz spacecrafts occurs for the first time in 1975.
Also On This Day...
in 1955 day a lightning sets off an abandoned mine from the Battle of Messines in World War 1. The tons of explosives were placed to breach the German trenches and the decades later explosion results in no casualties except perhaps one cow.
Corrigan files a flight plan to fly west across the United States in 1938. Upon takeoff he flies east across the Atlantic, completes the flight and gains his Wrong Way Corrigan
Disneyland Park opens in Anaheim California in 1955.
A docking in space between the Apollo and Soyuz spacecrafts occurs for the first time in 1975.
Also On This Day...
in 1955 day a lightning sets off an abandoned mine from the Battle of Messines in World War 1. The tons of explosives were placed to breach the German trenches and the decades later explosion results in no casualties except perhaps one cow.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
July 16: Jupiter Eats A Comet
On this day in history...
nine thousand Vichy French policemen assist in the roundup of Jews in 1942.
Manhattan Project explodes the first atom bomb in 1945.
Apollo 11 launches in 1969, bound for the moon.
Also On This Day...
Comet Shoemaker Levy 9 impacts with Jupiter.
nine thousand Vichy French policemen assist in the roundup of Jews in 1942.
Manhattan Project explodes the first atom bomb in 1945.
Apollo 11 launches in 1969, bound for the moon.
Also On This Day...
Comet Shoemaker Levy 9 impacts with Jupiter.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
July 15: Lafayette's Second Revolution
On this day in history...
Napoleon surrenders for the last time in 1815.
Nixon announces in 1971, he will go on a "journey for peace" to China, which reveals a rift in the Communist block.
In 1979 Carter gives a speech which later dubbed the "Malaise Speech".
Also On This Day...
Lafayette is selected to lead the Paris National Guard in 1789.
Napoleon surrenders for the last time in 1815.
Nixon announces in 1971, he will go on a "journey for peace" to China, which reveals a rift in the Communist block.
In 1979 Carter gives a speech which later dubbed the "Malaise Speech".
Also On This Day...
Lafayette is selected to lead the Paris National Guard in 1789.
Monday, July 14, 2008
July 14: Scots Panama Canal
On this day in history...
Jerusalem is captured in the First Crusade in 1099
The Bastille is stormed in 1789.
Mariner 4 flies by Mars in 1965 and sends back pictures.
Also On This Day...
Five ships with 1200 people set sail from Leith for Panama in 1698. There expedition is funded with perhaps a fifth of all portable wealth of Scotland. Hoping to capitalize on the short overland distance between the two oceans Pacific and Atlantic the colony seeks to become a trading hub. Upon arrival the cut a canal across the Isthmus of Darien.
Jerusalem is captured in the First Crusade in 1099
The Bastille is stormed in 1789.
Mariner 4 flies by Mars in 1965 and sends back pictures.
Also On This Day...
Five ships with 1200 people set sail from Leith for Panama in 1698. There expedition is funded with perhaps a fifth of all portable wealth of Scotland. Hoping to capitalize on the short overland distance between the two oceans Pacific and Atlantic the colony seeks to become a trading hub. Upon arrival the cut a canal across the Isthmus of Darien.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
July 13: Holly Wood Land
On this day in history...
draft riots break out in New York in 1863 as the Civil War drags on.
A White House aid reveals the existence of tapes in 1973 which will later be called the Nixon tapes.
The first Live Aid concert starts in 1985.
And Also On This Day...
the Hollywoodland sign is dedicated in 1923. Originally intended to advertise the housing development Hollywoodland, it becomes the icon of Hollywood and the land is dropped in a later renovation.
draft riots break out in New York in 1863 as the Civil War drags on.
A White House aid reveals the existence of tapes in 1973 which will later be called the Nixon tapes.
The first Live Aid concert starts in 1985.
And Also On This Day...
the Hollywoodland sign is dedicated in 1923. Originally intended to advertise the housing development Hollywoodland, it becomes the icon of Hollywood and the land is dropped in a later renovation.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
July 12: Wild Bill Shootout
On this day in history...
King Henry VIII marries Catherine in 1543. It is his 6th and last marriage, her 3rd and not last marriage.
The Battle of Kursk in 1943 sees the largest tank battle ever, on this day.
Yeltsin resigns from the Communist Party in 1990, bringing yet more pressure for democratization.
Also On This Day...
Wild Bill Hickok shoots McCanles in his first gunfight. He then shoots two more.
King Henry VIII marries Catherine in 1543. It is his 6th and last marriage, her 3rd and not last marriage.
The Battle of Kursk in 1943 sees the largest tank battle ever, on this day.
Yeltsin resigns from the Communist Party in 1990, bringing yet more pressure for democratization.
Also On This Day...
Wild Bill Hickok shoots McCanles in his first gunfight. He then shoots two more.
Friday, July 11, 2008
July 11: Babe Ruth Starts Pitching
On this day in history...
British leave Savannah Georgia in 1782, leaving control to the United States.
Vice President Aaron Burr kills Alexander Hamilton in a duel in 1804.
Former president Taft becomes Supreme Justice in 1921, the only president to ever serve on the Supreme Court.
Skylab crashes to earth trailing debris from the Indian Ocean to Australia in 1979.
Also On This Day...
Babe Ruth in his first major league game pitches a 4 to 3 win for the Red Sox. He continues as a pitcher until 1920 when we switches to the outfield after being traded to the Yankees.
British leave Savannah Georgia in 1782, leaving control to the United States.
Vice President Aaron Burr kills Alexander Hamilton in a duel in 1804.
Former president Taft becomes Supreme Justice in 1921, the only president to ever serve on the Supreme Court.
Skylab crashes to earth trailing debris from the Indian Ocean to Australia in 1979.
Also On This Day...
Babe Ruth in his first major league game pitches a 4 to 3 win for the Red Sox. He continues as a pitcher until 1920 when we switches to the outfield after being traded to the Yankees.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
July 10: Great Monkey Publicity Stunt
On this day in history...
Death Vally sees a record 134 degree F temp in 1913.
The Battle of Britain starts in 1940.
Telstar is launched in 1962 and becomes the first communications satellite.
France sinks the GreenPeace's Rainbow Warrior in 1985.
Also On This Day...
the Scopes Monkey Trial starts in 1925. The trial had it's origin in attempt to create a publicity stunt for the city Dayton Tennessee. It soon evolved into a higher form as leading intellectuals, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan had designs of their own.
Death Vally sees a record 134 degree F temp in 1913.
The Battle of Britain starts in 1940.
Telstar is launched in 1962 and becomes the first communications satellite.
France sinks the GreenPeace's Rainbow Warrior in 1985.
Also On This Day...
the Scopes Monkey Trial starts in 1925. The trial had it's origin in attempt to create a publicity stunt for the city Dayton Tennessee. It soon evolved into a higher form as leading intellectuals, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan had designs of their own.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
July 9: Spiders From Mars
On this day in history...
General Braddock dies in the Battle of Monongahela in 1755. The battle in the French and Indian war was defeat for the British which saw a stronger British and Colonial force defeated by a far smaller French and Indian force. There were many notables involved like George Washington and waggoners Daniel Boone and Daniel Morgan.
The first Wimbledon Tournament is held in 1877.
Allies invade Sicily in 1943.
And Also On This Day...
David Bowie appears on stage as Ziggy Stardust in 1972.
General Braddock dies in the Battle of Monongahela in 1755. The battle in the French and Indian war was defeat for the British which saw a stronger British and Colonial force defeated by a far smaller French and Indian force. There were many notables involved like George Washington and waggoners Daniel Boone and Daniel Morgan.
The first Wimbledon Tournament is held in 1877.
Allies invade Sicily in 1943.
And Also On This Day...
David Bowie appears on stage as Ziggy Stardust in 1972.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
July 8: Roswell's Flying Saucer Weather Balloon
On this day in history...
Commodore Perry sails into Tokyo Bay in 1853, ending two centuries of self imposed Japanese isolation.
The Continental Congress sends the Olive Branch Petition to King George in 1775.
Hemingway is injured by Austrian fire in Italy in 1918.
Also On This Day...
Roswell Army Air Field announces the recovery of a flying saucer in 1947. Later on the same day the Eighth Airforce states a weather balloon was recovered.
Commodore Perry sails into Tokyo Bay in 1853, ending two centuries of self imposed Japanese isolation.
The Continental Congress sends the Olive Branch Petition to King George in 1775.
Hemingway is injured by Austrian fire in Italy in 1918.
Also On This Day...
Roswell Army Air Field announces the recovery of a flying saucer in 1947. Later on the same day the Eighth Airforce states a weather balloon was recovered.
Monday, July 7, 2008
July 7: Samantha Flies to Moscow
On this day in history...
Napoleon and Tsar Alexander meet on a raft in the middle of the Nemunas river in 1807. They sign a treaty ending hostilities and creating an alliance.
In 1917 a provisional government for Russia is created by Prince Georgy Lvov.
Construction of the Hoover Dam begins in 1930.
Iceland is occupied by United States in 1941, taking over from England.
Howard Hughes crashes in the first and last test flight of XF-11 in 1946.
Also On This Day...
Samantha Smith an 11 year old flies to Moscow at the invitation Andropov. The invitation was prompted by a letter Samantha sent Andropov.
Napoleon and Tsar Alexander meet on a raft in the middle of the Nemunas river in 1807. They sign a treaty ending hostilities and creating an alliance.
In 1917 a provisional government for Russia is created by Prince Georgy Lvov.
Construction of the Hoover Dam begins in 1930.
Iceland is occupied by United States in 1941, taking over from England.
Howard Hughes crashes in the first and last test flight of XF-11 in 1946.
Also On This Day...
Samantha Smith an 11 year old flies to Moscow at the invitation Andropov. The invitation was prompted by a letter Samantha sent Andropov.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
July 6: Reopening The Silk Road
On this day in history...
Louis Pasteur tests a rabies vaccine in 1885, the patient lives.
Auba iu Tayi and Lawrence of Arabia capture Aquaba in 1917.
The British Airship R34 completes the first airship crossing of the Atlantic.
Also On This Day...
Nathula Pass reopens in 2006. Once part of the Silk Road, Nathula Pass was closed for 44 years as a result of the China India war.
Louis Pasteur tests a rabies vaccine in 1885, the patient lives.
Auba iu Tayi and Lawrence of Arabia capture Aquaba in 1917.
The British Airship R34 completes the first airship crossing of the Atlantic.
Also On This Day...
Nathula Pass reopens in 2006. Once part of the Silk Road, Nathula Pass was closed for 44 years as a result of the China India war.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
July 5: Spiced Ham means Spam
On this day in history...
Newton publishes Principia Mathematica in 1687 which details Laws of Motion.
A Paris fashion show in 1946 reveals the first bikini.
Dolly the cloned sheep is born in 1996.
Also On This Day...
Spiced Ham or Spam is introduced in 1937.
Newton publishes Principia Mathematica in 1687 which details Laws of Motion.
A Paris fashion show in 1946 reveals the first bikini.
Dolly the cloned sheep is born in 1996.
Also On This Day...
Spiced Ham or Spam is introduced in 1937.
Friday, July 4, 2008
July 4: First Train Ride
On this day in history...
United States declare independence in 1776, fifty years later John Adams and Thomas Jefferson the second and third presidents die on the exact same day.
In 1777, George Rogers Clark captures fort as Kaskaskia, opening the Northwestern Campaign of the Revolutionary War, which results in the doubling of the lands of the United States.
The Pathfinder mission lands on Mars in 1997.
Also On This Day...
Grand Junction Railway opens in 1837. The railway ran 82 miles and is considered the first long distance railroad. It also saw the first sorting and delivery of mail on a railway.
United States declare independence in 1776, fifty years later John Adams and Thomas Jefferson the second and third presidents die on the exact same day.
In 1777, George Rogers Clark captures fort as Kaskaskia, opening the Northwestern Campaign of the Revolutionary War, which results in the doubling of the lands of the United States.
The Pathfinder mission lands on Mars in 1997.
Also On This Day...
Grand Junction Railway opens in 1837. The railway ran 82 miles and is considered the first long distance railroad. It also saw the first sorting and delivery of mail on a railway.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
July 3: Thirty Minutes At Entebbe
On this day in history...
in 1754 George Washington surrenders in the Battle of Great Meadows and in 1775 George Washington assumes command of the revolutionary army.
Pickett's charge fails, bringing to an end the battle of Gettysburg in 1863.
The battle of Koniggratz clears the way for German unification under Prussia without Austria.
And Also On This Day...
Israel lands four C130 transport planes at Entebbe to conduct a raid to free hostages in 1976. At the far end of their range the transports planes must be refueled before lifting off with the liberated hostages.
in 1754 George Washington surrenders in the Battle of Great Meadows and in 1775 George Washington assumes command of the revolutionary army.
Pickett's charge fails, bringing to an end the battle of Gettysburg in 1863.
The battle of Koniggratz clears the way for German unification under Prussia without Austria.
And Also On This Day...
Israel lands four C130 transport planes at Entebbe to conduct a raid to free hostages in 1976. At the far end of their range the transports planes must be refueled before lifting off with the liberated hostages.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
July 2: One Wal Mart At A Time
On this day in history...
Thomas Savery patents a steam engine in 1698.
Cinque leads mutiny on the slave ship Amistad in 1839.
Amelia Earhart disappears in 1937.
Also On This Day...
Sam Walton opens the first Wal Mart in 1962.
Thomas Savery patents a steam engine in 1698.
Cinque leads mutiny on the slave ship Amistad in 1839.
Amelia Earhart disappears in 1937.
Also On This Day...
Sam Walton opens the first Wal Mart in 1962.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
July 1: Joggers Get Walkman
On this day in history...
the Nuclear Non-Proliferation treaty is signed in 1968.
The Walkman goes on sale in 1979.
Hong Kong is returned to China in 1997, after 100 years of British control.
Also On This Day...
in 1898, future president Theodore Roosevelt rough rider cavalry storm up a hill without their horses in the battle of San Juan Hill.
the Nuclear Non-Proliferation treaty is signed in 1968.
The Walkman goes on sale in 1979.
Hong Kong is returned to China in 1997, after 100 years of British control.
Also On This Day...
in 1898, future president Theodore Roosevelt rough rider cavalry storm up a hill without their horses in the battle of San Juan Hill.
Monday, June 30, 2008
June 30: Tightrope Over Niagra
On this day in history...
Charles Guiteau the assassin of President Garfield is executed in 1882.
Hitler orders the purge of the Nazi party in 1934, in what would be later known as the night of the long knives.
In 1950 Truman sends army and marine troops to Korea, starts airforce bombing North Korea and begins the naval blockade.
Also On This Day...
Jean-Francois Gravelet crosses the Niagra falls on a tightrope in 1859.
Charles Guiteau the assassin of President Garfield is executed in 1882.
Hitler orders the purge of the Nazi party in 1934, in what would be later known as the night of the long knives.
In 1950 Truman sends army and marine troops to Korea, starts airforce bombing North Korea and begins the naval blockade.
Also On This Day...
Jean-Francois Gravelet crosses the Niagra falls on a tightrope in 1859.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
June 29: Yet Another Phone
On this day in history...
Isabel Peron is sworn in as President of Argentina in 1974.
The US Atlantis docks with the Russian Spacestation Mir in 1995.
Also On This Day...
The IPhone is introduced in 2007.
Isabel Peron is sworn in as President of Argentina in 1974.
The US Atlantis docks with the Russian Spacestation Mir in 1995.
Also On This Day...
The IPhone is introduced in 2007.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
June 28: The Legend of Molly Pitcher
On this day in history...
The Battle of Monmouth takes place 1778, the last major engagement of the revolutionary war.
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand starts chain of events leading to World War in 1914.
Five years later, 1919 the Versailles Treaty is signed ending the war and laying the groundwork for decades of turmoil.
The Soviets kick Yugoslavia out of the Comintern in 1948.
Also On This Day...
Molly Pitcher takes the place of her husband at the cannon in the Battle of Monmouth.
The Battle of Monmouth takes place 1778, the last major engagement of the revolutionary war.
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand starts chain of events leading to World War in 1914.
Five years later, 1919 the Versailles Treaty is signed ending the war and laying the groundwork for decades of turmoil.
The Soviets kick Yugoslavia out of the Comintern in 1948.
Also On This Day...
Molly Pitcher takes the place of her husband at the cannon in the Battle of Monmouth.
Friday, June 27, 2008
June 27: Don't Call Me
On this day in history...
in 1905 the mutiny on the Battleship Potemkin starts.
UN approves help for South Korea in resisting North Korea's invasion in 1950.
Barclay's Bank opens the first ATM in 1967.
Also On This Day...
the Do Not Call Registry opens in 2003 and accepts millions of entries in the first few days.
in 1905 the mutiny on the Battleship Potemkin starts.
UN approves help for South Korea in resisting North Korea's invasion in 1950.
Barclay's Bank opens the first ATM in 1967.
Also On This Day...
the Do Not Call Registry opens in 2003 and accepts millions of entries in the first few days.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
June 26: Smithsonian Exhibit Quality Gum
On this day in history...
US troops arrive in France in 1917. The first of millions in the American entry into the Great War.
In 1945, 50 nations sign the United Nations Charter, forming the United Nations.
The Berlin Airlift begins in 1948.
Also On This Day...
a pack of Wrigleys Gum becomes the first item with a bar code to be scanned and sold in a retail outlet. The pack eventually goes on display in the Smithsonian.
US troops arrive in France in 1917. The first of millions in the American entry into the Great War.
In 1945, 50 nations sign the United Nations Charter, forming the United Nations.
The Berlin Airlift begins in 1948.
Also On This Day...
a pack of Wrigleys Gum becomes the first item with a bar code to be scanned and sold in a retail outlet. The pack eventually goes on display in the Smithsonian.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
June 25: The Forgotten Wars
On this day in history...
the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876 starts.
In 1948, the Berlin Airlift is ordered to start.
North Korea invades South Korea in 1950.
Also On This Day...
the Battles of Tali and Ihantala begin in 1944. After Finland pleads for peace with the Soviet Union, they are offered only unconditional surrender. Following the rejection of this demand the Soviet Union attempts to conquer Finland. The battles of Tali and Ihantala are decisive Finish victories which secure Finland independence.
the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876 starts.
In 1948, the Berlin Airlift is ordered to start.
North Korea invades South Korea in 1950.
Also On This Day...
the Battles of Tali and Ihantala begin in 1944. After Finland pleads for peace with the Soviet Union, they are offered only unconditional surrender. Following the rejection of this demand the Soviet Union attempts to conquer Finland. The battles of Tali and Ihantala are decisive Finish victories which secure Finland independence.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
June 24: Aliens and Roswell
On this day in history...
Napoleon invades Russia in 1812.
Soviets begin blockade of rail and road traffic to Berlin in 1948.
Also On This Day...
in 1997 the Airforce declares there are no Aliens at Roswell.
Napoleon invades Russia in 1812.
Soviets begin blockade of rail and road traffic to Berlin in 1948.
Also On This Day...
in 1997 the Airforce declares there are no Aliens at Roswell.
Monday, June 23, 2008
June 23: Qwerty Patent
On this day in history...
General Stand Watie becomes last Confederate General to surrender in 1865.
Also On This Day...
Christopher Lambert Sholes receives a patent for a typewriter which includes the immortal QWERTY.
General Stand Watie becomes last Confederate General to surrender in 1865.
Also On This Day...
Christopher Lambert Sholes receives a patent for a typewriter which includes the immortal QWERTY.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
June 22: Swords Into Sheepskins
On this day in history...
Napoleon abdicates in 1815 for the second time.
Germany invades Soviet Union in 1941.
Negotiations in 1948 over the fate of Germany collapse.
Also On This Day...
the GI Bill is signed into law.
Napoleon abdicates in 1815 for the second time.
Germany invades Soviet Union in 1941.
Negotiations in 1948 over the fate of Germany collapse.
Also On This Day...
the GI Bill is signed into law.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
June 21: Small Scale Experimental Machine
On this day in history...
calavry with Pershing is attacked in Mexico by Mexican forces in 1916.
Admiral Ludwig von Reuter orders the scuttling of the German Fleet in 1919. Reuter anticipated that he would be ordered to hand the fleet over to Britain. Nine sailors are killed becoming the last casaulties of the First World War.
France withdraws it's navy from Nato in 1963. France intends to base it's nuclear force on it's navy.
Spaceship One makes it's first space flight in 2004.
And Also On This Day...
the Small Scale Experimental Machine executes it's first program in 1948. SSME is the first machine to store and execute a program from electronic memory.
calavry with Pershing is attacked in Mexico by Mexican forces in 1916.
Admiral Ludwig von Reuter orders the scuttling of the German Fleet in 1919. Reuter anticipated that he would be ordered to hand the fleet over to Britain. Nine sailors are killed becoming the last casaulties of the First World War.
France withdraws it's navy from Nato in 1963. France intends to base it's nuclear force on it's navy.
Spaceship One makes it's first space flight in 2004.
And Also On This Day...
the Small Scale Experimental Machine executes it's first program in 1948. SSME is the first machine to store and execute a program from electronic memory.
Friday, June 20, 2008
June 20: Government That Could Fit On A Tennis Court
On this day in history...
SS Savannah reached London in 1819, becoming the first steam ship to cross the Atlantic.
In 1900 the Boxer rebellion starts.
Moscow Washington hotline is established in 1963.
Also On This Day...
the deputies of the French Third Estate refuse to disband in 1789. Instead they gather on a tennis court and pledge to continue meeting until France has a constitution.
SS Savannah reached London in 1819, becoming the first steam ship to cross the Atlantic.
In 1900 the Boxer rebellion starts.
Moscow Washington hotline is established in 1963.
Also On This Day...
the deputies of the French Third Estate refuse to disband in 1789. Instead they gather on a tennis court and pledge to continue meeting until France has a constitution.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
June 19: Knickbockers And The Nine
On this day in history...
US Congress prohibits slavery in the territories in 1862.
Word of emancipation reaches the rest of Texas in 1865.
The Battle of the Philippine Sea starts in 1944.
Also On This Day...
Knickerbockers lose to the New York Nine by a score 23 to 1 in 1846. This game is often considered the first modern rules game of baseball.
US Congress prohibits slavery in the territories in 1862.
Word of emancipation reaches the rest of Texas in 1865.
The Battle of the Philippine Sea starts in 1944.
Also On This Day...
Knickerbockers lose to the New York Nine by a score 23 to 1 in 1846. This game is often considered the first modern rules game of baseball.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
June 18: De Gaulle From London
On this day in history...
War of 1812 begins in 1812.
Napoleon is defeated at Waterloo in 1815.
Churchill gives his "Finest Hour" speech in 1940.
Also On This Day...
Charles de Gaulle in 1940 declares that the war is not over, in a speech from London.
War of 1812 begins in 1812.
Napoleon is defeated at Waterloo in 1815.
Churchill gives his "Finest Hour" speech in 1940.
Also On This Day...
Charles de Gaulle in 1940 declares that the war is not over, in a speech from London.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
June 17: From Where The Sun Now Stands
On this day in history...
in 1775 the colonists lose in the Battle of Bunker Hill.
The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York in 1885.
In 1932 the Bonus Army marches on Washington.
And Also On This Day...
the Nez Perce win the battle of White Bird Canyon. This is the opening battle in the Nez Perce war. Chief Joseph will lead the Nez Perce through 13 battles and 1300 miles as the Nez Perce attempt to reach Canada. When Chief Joseph finally is trapped he declares:
"Hear me my chiefs... From Where the Sun now stands I will fight no more forever"
in 1775 the colonists lose in the Battle of Bunker Hill.
The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York in 1885.
In 1932 the Bonus Army marches on Washington.
And Also On This Day...
the Nez Perce win the battle of White Bird Canyon. This is the opening battle in the Nez Perce war. Chief Joseph will lead the Nez Perce through 13 battles and 1300 miles as the Nez Perce attempt to reach Canada. When Chief Joseph finally is trapped he declares:
"Hear me my chiefs... From Where the Sun now stands I will fight no more forever"
Monday, June 16, 2008
June 16: Letting the fun roll
On this day in history...
Lincoln warned a nation in his House Divided speech in 1858.
Valentina Tereschkova becomes the first woman in space in 1963.
The University Tests Act of 1871 opens Oxford and Cambridge to all regardless of religion.
Hawaii is annexed to the United States in 1897.
Also On This Day...
the first roller coaster opens at Coney Island in 1884.
Lincoln warned a nation in his House Divided speech in 1858.
Valentina Tereschkova becomes the first woman in space in 1963.
The University Tests Act of 1871 opens Oxford and Cambridge to all regardless of religion.
Hawaii is annexed to the United States in 1897.
Also On This Day...
the first roller coaster opens at Coney Island in 1884.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
June 15: Longest Border
On this day in history..
King John places his seal on the Magna Carta in 1215.
Wat Tyler is killed during a meeting with King Richard II in 1381.
Charles Goodyear receives a patent for vulcanization of rubber in 1844.
Stuart completes a ride around the Union army in 1862.
Jon Alcock and Arthur Brown land after completing the first trans Atlantic flight in 1919.
Also On This Day...
in 1846 the Oregon Treaty establishes the border between Canada and the United States. While difficult to know for sure, this border is often hailed as the longest unguarded border, the longest uncontested border or in terms of time the longest unguarded, undisputed border.
King John places his seal on the Magna Carta in 1215.
Wat Tyler is killed during a meeting with King Richard II in 1381.
Charles Goodyear receives a patent for vulcanization of rubber in 1844.
Stuart completes a ride around the Union army in 1862.
Jon Alcock and Arthur Brown land after completing the first trans Atlantic flight in 1919.
Also On This Day...
in 1846 the Oregon Treaty establishes the border between Canada and the United States. While difficult to know for sure, this border is often hailed as the longest unguarded border, the longest uncontested border or in terms of time the longest unguarded, undisputed border.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
June 14: Navigating 7000km With Only Pocket Watch Sextant
On this day in history...
Benjamin Franklin flies a kite in 1752. He uses it to capture an electric charge from storm clouds in a Leyden Jar.
California Republic declare independence in 1848 from Mexico.
Jon Alcock and Arthur Brown take off in 1919 on the first trans Atlantic flight.
Also On This Day...
Captain William Bligh land in Timor in 1789. He and 18 crew member were cast adrift in an open boat after the Mutiny on the Bounty. Utilizing nothing but a pocket watch and sextant Bligh navigates the boat to Timor, a journey of over 7000 kilometers taking 47 days.
Benjamin Franklin flies a kite in 1752. He uses it to capture an electric charge from storm clouds in a Leyden Jar.
California Republic declare independence in 1848 from Mexico.
Jon Alcock and Arthur Brown take off in 1919 on the first trans Atlantic flight.
Also On This Day...
Captain William Bligh land in Timor in 1789. He and 18 crew member were cast adrift in an open boat after the Mutiny on the Bounty. Utilizing nothing but a pocket watch and sextant Bligh navigates the boat to Timor, a journey of over 7000 kilometers taking 47 days.
Friday, June 13, 2008
June 13: King Leads Revolt
On this day in history...
Lafayette arrives in South Carolina in 1777 to join General Washington.
The Supreme Court establishes the Miranda Warning in 1966.
The Pentagon Papers are published in 1971.
Also On This Day...
Wat Tyler leads English peasants into London in 1381 after Richard II refuses to meet. London is plundered and burned. The next day Richard makes several concessions and agrees to end serfdom. On the 15th of June while meeting with Richard, Wat Tyler is killed by the mayor of London. In a stunning turn about the King calms the crowd by declaring that he is now head of their movement. He orders them home and later has all the leaders killed.
Lafayette arrives in South Carolina in 1777 to join General Washington.
The Supreme Court establishes the Miranda Warning in 1966.
The Pentagon Papers are published in 1971.
Also On This Day...
Wat Tyler leads English peasants into London in 1381 after Richard II refuses to meet. London is plundered and burned. The next day Richard makes several concessions and agrees to end serfdom. On the 15th of June while meeting with Richard, Wat Tyler is killed by the mayor of London. In a stunning turn about the King calms the crowd by declaring that he is now head of their movement. He orders them home and later has all the leaders killed.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
June 12: Peddling An Airplane Across The Channel
On this day in history...
Anne Frank receives a diary in 1942.
Reagan asks Gorbachev in 1987, "Open this gate" "Tear down this wall"
The Russian Parliament declares its sovereignty in 1990.
Also On This Day...
in 1979 the Gossamer Albatross crosses the English Channel, becoming the first human powered airplane to do so.
Anne Frank receives a diary in 1942.
Reagan asks Gorbachev in 1987, "Open this gate" "Tear down this wall"
The Russian Parliament declares its sovereignty in 1990.
Also On This Day...
in 1979 the Gossamer Albatross crosses the English Channel, becoming the first human powered airplane to do so.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
June 11: American Democracy
On this day in history...
Troy falls in 1184.
Also On This Day...
American Idol first episode airs in 2002
Troy falls in 1184.
Also On This Day...
American Idol first episode airs in 2002
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
June 10: China Earthquake Dam Fails Kills 100000
On this day in history...
the First Barbary War ends in 1805 and the Six Day War ends in 1967
The Jacobins seize control and install a revolutionary dictatorship on France in 1794.
Also On This Day...
an earthquake dam on the Dadu River (Tatu River) fails in 1786. The resulting floods kill 100000 people.
the First Barbary War ends in 1805 and the Six Day War ends in 1967
The Jacobins seize control and install a revolutionary dictatorship on France in 1794.
Also On This Day...
an earthquake dam on the Dadu River (Tatu River) fails in 1786. The resulting floods kill 100000 people.
Monday, June 9, 2008
June 9: Road Trip
On this day in history...
Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide in 68.
The Dutch raid England in 1667. The result is the bombing, burning and towing away of British ships.
Rhode Islanders in 1772 burn the Gaspee over frustrations with British taxes.
Israel captures the Golan Heights in 1967 as part of the Six Day War.
And Also On This Day..
Alice Huyler Ramsey sets off on a drive across the US in 1909. She is accompanied by 3 other women and will become the first woman to drive across the United States.
Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide in 68.
The Dutch raid England in 1667. The result is the bombing, burning and towing away of British ships.
Rhode Islanders in 1772 burn the Gaspee over frustrations with British taxes.
Israel captures the Golan Heights in 1967 as part of the Six Day War.
And Also On This Day..
Alice Huyler Ramsey sets off on a drive across the US in 1909. She is accompanied by 3 other women and will become the first woman to drive across the United States.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
June 8: Moshe Dayan's Eye Patch
On this day in history...
Muhammad dies in 832.
In 1887 Herman Hollerith is awarded a patent for a punch card calculator.
The USS Liberty is mistakenly attacked by Israel during the six day war in 1967.
Also On This Day...
British and Free French forces invade Syria and Lebanon in 1941. Moshe Dayan, after being arrested by Britain in 1939 and freed in 1941, is part of the invasion. After a successful capture of a Vichy French outpost he is wounded, losing the eye that will bear his distinctive eye patch.
Muhammad dies in 832.
In 1887 Herman Hollerith is awarded a patent for a punch card calculator.
The USS Liberty is mistakenly attacked by Israel during the six day war in 1967.
Also On This Day...
British and Free French forces invade Syria and Lebanon in 1941. Moshe Dayan, after being arrested by Britain in 1939 and freed in 1941, is part of the invasion. After a successful capture of a Vichy French outpost he is wounded, losing the eye that will bear his distinctive eye patch.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
June 7: Gandi Kicked Off The Train
On this day in history...
Spain and Portugal divide the new world between themselves in 1494.
The Battle of Messines Ridge commences in 1917 with several tunnels filled with explosive are detonated.
The Yorktown is sunk in the Battle of Midway in 1942, the only US carrier loss compared to 4 carriers lost to Imperial Japan.
And Also On This Day...
Gandi refuses to obey a segregation law in 1893. Gandi was working as a lawyer in South Africa and while taking a train he refused to leave a first class rail car. He was kicked off the train, the first act of civil disobedience on his part.
Spain and Portugal divide the new world between themselves in 1494.
The Battle of Messines Ridge commences in 1917 with several tunnels filled with explosive are detonated.
The Yorktown is sunk in the Battle of Midway in 1942, the only US carrier loss compared to 4 carriers lost to Imperial Japan.
And Also On This Day...
Gandi refuses to obey a segregation law in 1893. Gandi was working as a lawyer in South Africa and while taking a train he refused to leave a first class rail car. He was kicked off the train, the first act of civil disobedience on his part.
Friday, June 6, 2008
June 6: South Defeats North
On this day in history...
YMCA is founded in 1844.
The allied invasion of Europe known as D Day starts in 1944.
The South Vietnamese drive Communist North Vietnamese out of Kontum blunting an invasion.
Also On This Day...
President Andrew Jackson rides a train in 1833. Becoming the first American President to ride a train, the symbolic event occurs during a decade 1830-1840 which sees the number of railroad miles in the United States grow to more than all of Europe combined.
YMCA is founded in 1844.
The allied invasion of Europe known as D Day starts in 1944.
The South Vietnamese drive Communist North Vietnamese out of Kontum blunting an invasion.
Also On This Day...
President Andrew Jackson rides a train in 1833. Becoming the first American President to ride a train, the symbolic event occurs during a decade 1830-1840 which sees the number of railroad miles in the United States grow to more than all of Europe combined.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
June 5: Tank Man Makes A Stand
On this day in history...
in 1967 the Six Day War begins with a preemptive air strike on Egypt.
Robert F. Kennedy is shot in 1968.
The Suez Canal is reopened in 1975 for the first time since the Six Day War.
The Apple II goes on sale in 1977.
Also On This Day...
a single man later known only as the 'Tank Man' is photographed blocking a line of tanks by simply standing in front of them. The tanks were part of the crushing of the Tienanmen Square protests.
in 1967 the Six Day War begins with a preemptive air strike on Egypt.
Robert F. Kennedy is shot in 1968.
The Suez Canal is reopened in 1975 for the first time since the Six Day War.
The Apple II goes on sale in 1977.
Also On This Day...
a single man later known only as the 'Tank Man' is photographed blocking a line of tanks by simply standing in front of them. The tanks were part of the crushing of the Tienanmen Square protests.
June 4: Ford Hacks His Way Out Of Garage
On this day in history...
in 1876 first American transcontinental express crosses the country in 84 hours.
In 1919 the 19th amendment, which guarantees women the right to vote, passes congress.
The Battle of Midway begins in 1942.
Also On This Day...
Ford test drives his first car through the streets of Detroit in 1898. Having just completed the car, it is discovered the garage housing it is too big. To free the car axes, are used on the garage.
in 1876 first American transcontinental express crosses the country in 84 hours.
In 1919 the 19th amendment, which guarantees women the right to vote, passes congress.
The Battle of Midway begins in 1942.
Also On This Day...
Ford test drives his first car through the streets of Detroit in 1898. Having just completed the car, it is discovered the garage housing it is too big. To free the car axes, are used on the garage.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
June 3: Hoping to Trade Canada for Ireland
On this day in history...
President John Adams takes up residency in a tavern in Washington DC in 1800.
The Canadian Pacific Railway is finished in 1880.
China orders the start of the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989.
Also On This Day...
in 1866 the Fenian attempt to capture Canada is turned back. The desire was to free Ireland in exchange for a hostage Canada.
President John Adams takes up residency in a tavern in Washington DC in 1800.
The Canadian Pacific Railway is finished in 1880.
China orders the start of the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989.
Also On This Day...
in 1866 the Fenian attempt to capture Canada is turned back. The desire was to free Ireland in exchange for a hostage Canada.
Monday, June 2, 2008
June 2: American Troops Withdraw from Russia
On this day in history...
Ojibwe Indians distract with a lacrosse game and capture Fort Michilimackinac in 1763.
Grover Cleveland in 1886 becomes the first president to marry in the Whitehouse.
Surveyor 1 lands on the moon in 1966 as the US continues to lag behind the Soviets in the space race. The Soviet probe landed months earlier.
Also On This Day...
the transport ship Tsar in 1919, leaves Economie. On board are the first dough boys to be withdrawn from the North Russian Front. Additional American withdrawals continued till August 5th. This started the closure of one theater of the allied intervention in Russia, a by product of the Great War and Communist Revolution in Russia.
Ojibwe Indians distract with a lacrosse game and capture Fort Michilimackinac in 1763.
Grover Cleveland in 1886 becomes the first president to marry in the Whitehouse.
Surveyor 1 lands on the moon in 1966 as the US continues to lag behind the Soviets in the space race. The Soviet probe landed months earlier.
Also On This Day...
the transport ship Tsar in 1919, leaves Economie. On board are the first dough boys to be withdrawn from the North Russian Front. Additional American withdrawals continued till August 5th. This started the closure of one theater of the allied intervention in Russia, a by product of the Great War and Communist Revolution in Russia.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
June 1: Napoleon a British Scout in Africa
On this day in history...
Napoleon Eugene or Napoleon the 4th, dies fighting Zulus while scouting for the British In 1879.
In 1962 , Adolf Eichmann is executed by Israel.
In 1990 the Soviet Union and United States agree to eliminate all chemical weapons.
Also On This Day...
the 1890 census count starts with Hermann Hollerith machines. The 1880 census took over seven years and the expectation was the 1890 census would take over 13 years. So the next census would be started before the last is finished. With Hollerith machines it took only one year.
This success led to a series of company incarnations which eventually resulted in International Business Machines; IBM.
Napoleon Eugene or Napoleon the 4th, dies fighting Zulus while scouting for the British In 1879.
In 1962 , Adolf Eichmann is executed by Israel.
In 1990 the Soviet Union and United States agree to eliminate all chemical weapons.
Also On This Day...
the 1890 census count starts with Hermann Hollerith machines. The 1880 census took over seven years and the expectation was the 1890 census would take over 13 years. So the next census would be started before the last is finished. With Hollerith machines it took only one year.
This success led to a series of company incarnations which eventually resulted in International Business Machines; IBM.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
May 31: God and the Titantic
On this day in history...
Big Ben rings in 1859. The Trans Alaska pipeline is finished in 1977.
The last fleet action between battleships starts in 1916 in the Battle of Jutland. After which, Germany pursues unrestricted submarine warfare.
Also On This Day...
1911 As the hull of the Titanic is launched a worker declares that not even God could sink the ship.
Big Ben rings in 1859. The Trans Alaska pipeline is finished in 1977.
The last fleet action between battleships starts in 1916 in the Battle of Jutland. After which, Germany pursues unrestricted submarine warfare.
Also On This Day...
1911 As the hull of the Titanic is launched a worker declares that not even God could sink the ship.
Friday, May 30, 2008
May 30: Rise of the Goddess of Democracy
On this day in history...
Joan of Arc is burned at the stake in 1431.
Mariner 9 launches in 1971 and will become the first atificial satellite of another planet.
In 1911 the first Indianapolis 500 race is run.
Also On This Day...
a statue depicting the Goddess of Democracy is raised in Tiananmen Square as part of prodemocracy protests in China. Crowds up until then around 9 or 10 thousand swell in the following days to number over a quarter million.
Joan of Arc is burned at the stake in 1431.
Mariner 9 launches in 1971 and will become the first atificial satellite of another planet.
In 1911 the first Indianapolis 500 race is run.
Also On This Day...
a statue depicting the Goddess of Democracy is raised in Tiananmen Square as part of prodemocracy protests in China. Crowds up until then around 9 or 10 thousand swell in the following days to number over a quarter million.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
May 29: British Tarleton Creates American Victory
On this day in history...
Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring premiers in Paris in 1913, a performance so disturbing later reports invent stories of riots at its opening.
Veterans the great war gather in Washington in 1932 for the Bonus March .
Tenzing Norway and Edmund Hillary reach the summit of Everest in 1953.
Also On This Day...
The British Colonet Tarleton wins a decisive victory over the last significant revolutionary force in Carolina in 1780. The victory was complete but at the end Tarleton and his men shot at those surrendering. This undermined the value of the victory as colonists fearing similar justice from their loyalist neighbors rallied and all of Carolina plunged into a deeper civil war.
Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring premiers in Paris in 1913, a performance so disturbing later reports invent stories of riots at its opening.
Veterans the great war gather in Washington in 1932 for the Bonus March .
Tenzing Norway and Edmund Hillary reach the summit of Everest in 1953.
Also On This Day...
The British Colonet Tarleton wins a decisive victory over the last significant revolutionary force in Carolina in 1780. The victory was complete but at the end Tarleton and his men shot at those surrendering. This undermined the value of the victory as colonists fearing similar justice from their loyalist neighbors rallied and all of Carolina plunged into a deeper civil war.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
May 28: Starting The First World War
On this day in history...
the Spanish Armada sails in 1588, determined to conquer England. Alan Turing submits "On Computable Numbers" in 1936. In 1987 Matthias Rust ends a 400 mile trip landing his Cessna in Red Square.
Also On This Day...
Colonel George Washington in 1754 leads as a British officer and annihilates a French and Indian force in what would later be called Jumonville Glen. The French officer Jumonville is killed but one of the French escapes and alerts a larger French force. The following defeat of Washington's force at Fort Necessity leads to Washington signing an admission which in turn leads to a wider war in Europe; The Seven Years War.
the Spanish Armada sails in 1588, determined to conquer England. Alan Turing submits "On Computable Numbers" in 1936. In 1987 Matthias Rust ends a 400 mile trip landing his Cessna in Red Square.
Also On This Day...
Colonel George Washington in 1754 leads as a British officer and annihilates a French and Indian force in what would later be called Jumonville Glen. The French officer Jumonville is killed but one of the French escapes and alerts a larger French force. The following defeat of Washington's force at Fort Necessity leads to Washington signing an admission which in turn leads to a wider war in Europe; The Seven Years War.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
May 27: Chicago Worlds Fair
On this day in history...
the Battle of Tsushima Strait in 1905 consolidates Japan's ascendancy over Imperial Russia. After producing 15 million Model T cars the production ends in 1927 to be replaced by the Model A. The German battleship Bismarck is sunk in 1941.
And Also On This Day...
Chicago World's Fair opens in 1933. It is so successful that it is reopened the following year.
the Battle of Tsushima Strait in 1905 consolidates Japan's ascendancy over Imperial Russia. After producing 15 million Model T cars the production ends in 1927 to be replaced by the Model A. The German battleship Bismarck is sunk in 1941.
And Also On This Day...
Chicago World's Fair opens in 1933. It is so successful that it is reopened the following year.
Monday, May 26, 2008
May 26: It Came from Outer Space
On this day in history...
General Edmund Kirby Smith surrenders the last Confederate Army in 1865. The first commercial oil strike occurs in 1908 in what is today Iran. In 1868 the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson ends without a conviction.
Also On This Day...
"It Came From Outer Space " becomes the first 3D movie in 1953.
General Edmund Kirby Smith surrenders the last Confederate Army in 1865. The first commercial oil strike occurs in 1908 in what is today Iran. In 1868 the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson ends without a conviction.
Also On This Day...
"It Came From Outer Space " becomes the first 3D movie in 1953.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
May 25: Henry Acquires Exploration Funds
On this day in history...
The United States Constitutional Convention starts in 1787. In 1861 Lincoln suspends the right of Habeas Corpus for the duration of Civil War. The first Star Wars movie opens in theaters in 1977 and stays in theaters for almost a year.
Also On This Day...
Prince Henry of Portugal or as he would later be call Henry the Seafarer or Henry the Navigator, is appointed govenor of the Order of Christ in 1420. This position provides an important means of financing explorations. Organizing expeditions that explored the western coasts of Africa and passing the Cape Bojador, Henry was able to open alternatives to the land based trade routes through the Sahara.
The United States Constitutional Convention starts in 1787. In 1861 Lincoln suspends the right of Habeas Corpus for the duration of Civil War. The first Star Wars movie opens in theaters in 1977 and stays in theaters for almost a year.
Also On This Day...
Prince Henry of Portugal or as he would later be call Henry the Seafarer or Henry the Navigator, is appointed govenor of the Order of Christ in 1420. This position provides an important means of financing explorations. Organizing expeditions that explored the western coasts of Africa and passing the Cape Bojador, Henry was able to open alternatives to the land based trade routes through the Sahara.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
May 24: 100 Billion for New York
On this day in history...
English Parliament in 1689 passes the Act of Toleration, Catholics and Dissenters are not included. In 1844 Morse sends and receives the message "What hath God wrought" while demonstrating the telegraph. The Brooklyn Bridge opens in 1883.
Also On This Day...
legend has it that in 1626 Peter Minuit bought Manhattan for $24. Some tales hold that the traded goods may have represented a "high technology transfer". Some contend that a local tribe made the deal but others contend that a tribe that was passing by made the deal.
But taking the amount at face value and allowing for six percent interest the purchase would have accumulated to over $100 billion today.
English Parliament in 1689 passes the Act of Toleration, Catholics and Dissenters are not included. In 1844 Morse sends and receives the message "What hath God wrought" while demonstrating the telegraph. The Brooklyn Bridge opens in 1883.
Also On This Day...
legend has it that in 1626 Peter Minuit bought Manhattan for $24. Some tales hold that the traded goods may have represented a "high technology transfer". Some contend that a local tribe made the deal but others contend that a tribe that was passing by made the deal.
But taking the amount at face value and allowing for six percent interest the purchase would have accumulated to over $100 billion today.
Friday, May 23, 2008
May 23: Cow Manure Saves Clerk, Makes Him Noble
On this day in history...
Joan of Arc is captured in 1430. The second Defenestration of Prague 1618 starts the 30 years war. Bonnie and Clyde are killed in 1934. The Good Friday Agreements of 1998 bring peace to Ireland.
Also On This Day...
the scribe Phillip Fabricius lands in a pile of manure. Philip along with the two govenors who were thrown out the window (Defenestration ) survive the fall. Later Phillip is ennobled with the title 'von Hohenfall', or 'of the High Fall'.
Joan of Arc is captured in 1430. The second Defenestration of Prague 1618 starts the 30 years war. Bonnie and Clyde are killed in 1934. The Good Friday Agreements of 1998 bring peace to Ireland.
Also On This Day...
the scribe Phillip Fabricius lands in a pile of manure. Philip along with the two govenors who were thrown out the window (Defenestration ) survive the fall. Later Phillip is ennobled with the title 'von Hohenfall', or 'of the High Fall'.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
May 22: A Nation Migrates West
On this day in history...
Charles Darwin departs Plymouth Sound aboard the HMS Beagle in 1826. The Wright Brothers receive a patent in 1906 for their flying machine. And Microsoft releases Windows 3.0 in 1990 which sells over 100 thousand copies in two or three weeks.
Also On This Day...
over three thousand perhaps as much as five thousand oxen, cattle and other livestock are headed west by the over one thousand pioneers. Bound for Oregon in 1843, they consider themselves a nation on the move.
Following the success of two smaller wagon trains in the previous two years they have been gathering in Independence Missouri.In the preceeding couple of days flyers have been posted in the encampments and yesterday a meeting was held. A captain and a council of nine to advise and assist the captain are elected.
On the trail, a law passed to prevent individual groups of livestock is found to be unworkable. The law is repealed. There are several individuals with large herds, hundreds of head of livestock, which becomes a source of contention. Those with just a few, resent being compelled to guard the larger heards. The council of nine brokers and guarantees a deal whereby the owners of the great herds provide milk cows and beef should the buffalo fail, at fixed prices in exchange for cooperation in guarding the herds.
Charles Darwin departs Plymouth Sound aboard the HMS Beagle in 1826. The Wright Brothers receive a patent in 1906 for their flying machine. And Microsoft releases Windows 3.0 in 1990 which sells over 100 thousand copies in two or three weeks.
Also On This Day...
over three thousand perhaps as much as five thousand oxen, cattle and other livestock are headed west by the over one thousand pioneers. Bound for Oregon in 1843, they consider themselves a nation on the move.
Following the success of two smaller wagon trains in the previous two years they have been gathering in Independence Missouri.In the preceeding couple of days flyers have been posted in the encampments and yesterday a meeting was held. A captain and a council of nine to advise and assist the captain are elected.
On the trail, a law passed to prevent individual groups of livestock is found to be unworkable. The law is repealed. There are several individuals with large herds, hundreds of head of livestock, which becomes a source of contention. Those with just a few, resent being compelled to guard the larger heards. The council of nine brokers and guarantees a deal whereby the owners of the great herds provide milk cows and beef should the buffalo fail, at fixed prices in exchange for cooperation in guarding the herds.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
May 21: Chuck Berry Rocks With Maybellene
On this day in history...
Lawrence Kansas burns and Slavery Abolition pressses are destroyed during raids in 1856. Clara Barton renowned for provided comfort to the wounded of the following Civil War establishes the American Red Cross in 1881. Charles Lindbergh lands in 1927 and Amelia Earhart in 1932 after solo transatlantic flights. Germany sinks the United States ship SS Robin Moor in 1941 which fails start formal hostilities.
Also On This Day...
Chuck Berry records Maybellene in 1955. The record sells a million copies. This was followed by several hit records during the fifties. Chuck Berry toured during 1957 with other rock pioneers Buddy Holly and Everly Brothers.
Lawrence Kansas burns and Slavery Abolition pressses are destroyed during raids in 1856. Clara Barton renowned for provided comfort to the wounded of the following Civil War establishes the American Red Cross in 1881. Charles Lindbergh lands in 1927 and Amelia Earhart in 1932 after solo transatlantic flights. Germany sinks the United States ship SS Robin Moor in 1941 which fails start formal hostilities.
Also On This Day...
Chuck Berry records Maybellene in 1955. The record sells a million copies. This was followed by several hit records during the fifties. Chuck Berry toured during 1957 with other rock pioneers Buddy Holly and Everly Brothers.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
May 20: Tornado Hits Town For Third Consecutive Year
On this day in history,
hundreds of Bishops convene in the First Council of Nicaea to reach consensus on tenants of Christian Faith in 325. Vasco de Gama arrives in India in 1498. Charles Lindbergh takes off in 1927 and Amelia Earhart takes off in 1932. They are attempting solo transatlantic flights.
Also On This Day,
the town of Codell Kansas is hit by tornado in 1916 on the east side of town. On this day in 1917 a tornado passed thru on the west side of town. Then once again on this day in 1918 a tornado passed into Codell from the south.
It occurred at 10pm just two hours after an news article was released noting it was "Cyclone Day" and all was quiet.
hundreds of Bishops convene in the First Council of Nicaea to reach consensus on tenants of Christian Faith in 325. Vasco de Gama arrives in India in 1498. Charles Lindbergh takes off in 1927 and Amelia Earhart takes off in 1932. They are attempting solo transatlantic flights.
Also On This Day,
the town of Codell Kansas is hit by tornado in 1916 on the east side of town. On this day in 1917 a tornado passed thru on the west side of town. Then once again on this day in 1918 a tornado passed into Codell from the south.
It occurred at 10pm just two hours after an news article was released noting it was "Cyclone Day" and all was quiet.
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