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.........

Sunday, December 8, 2013

DECEMBER 8 = John Lennon is Killed

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Singer and song writer John Lennon was killed on today's date - December 8 in 1980. He was 40 years old at the time of his death. Len...

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Saturday, December 7, 2013

DECEMBER 7 = Pearl Harbor; 9/11 for a Past Generation

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Above: the U.S.S. Arizona explodes from a direct hit by a Japanese bomb. Radar at Opana Point and the Japanese Attack "Army Sgt. J...

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Friday, December 6, 2013

DECEMBER 6 = The Monongah Mining Disaster

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“I was out on the loaded track and was looking toward the mouth of number 8 and the first thing I knew I saw timbers and everything flying...

Thursday, December 5, 2013

DECEMBER 5 = Nelson Mandela Dies

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Nelson Mandela passed away today's date, December 5, six years ago. It is not often that I get a chance to record something as ...

DECEMBER 5 = The Brooklyn Theater Fire

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“'There is no danger; the flames are a part of the play.' As she spoke,a burning piece of wood fell at her feet, and she uttered a...

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

DECEMBER 4 = The Mystery of the "Mary Celeste"

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"We finished loading last night and shall leave on Tuesday morning if we don't get off tomorrow night, the Lord willing. Our ves...

Monday, December 2, 2013

DECEMBER 2 = Napoleon's "Masterpiece"

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