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.
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