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.
Monday, June 30, 2008
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.
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