Today in History

"Today in History" - What happened on this date in history? Author Brian T. Bolten presents something interesting, strange, amusing or tragic. Whatever it is, it happened TODAY.........

Saturday, November 16, 2013

NOVEMBER 16 = Pizzaro Conquers the Inca

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"So many tents were visible that it truly frightened us. We never thought that Indians could maintain such a magnificent estate nor ha...

Thursday, November 14, 2013

NOVEMBER 14 = "Moby Dick" is Published

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“Call me Ishmael. Some years ago - never mind how long precisely - having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to inter...

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

NOVEMBER 13 = Vietnam Memorial Wall Opens

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" It was as if a common emotion held back in so many private corners was all at once coming out into the sunlight. I cried too, more t...

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Monday, November 11, 2013

NOVEMBER 11 = VETERAN'S DAY

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{Above: Soldiers of the 353rd Infantry near a church at Stenay, Meuse in France, wait for the end of hostilities. This photo was taken at...

Sunday, November 10, 2013

NOVEMBER 10 = The "Edmund Fitzgerald" Sinks

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"When suppertime came the old cook came on deck sayin'...Fellas, it's too rough t'feed 'ya"......At seven p.m.,...

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Saturday, November 9, 2013

NOVEMBER 9 - "Kristallnacht"

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"At 9:30 A.M. the bell at the main gate rang persistently. I opened the door: about 50 men stormed into the house, many of them with...

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NOVEMBER 9 = Einstein's Brain....

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{The above image can be enlarged somewhat by clicking on the picture} Albert Einstein was without a doubt one of the most brilliant men w...

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