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.........

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

APRIL 28 = Billy the Kid II : "Billy" Escapes

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"I often urged him, while he was free and going good, to leave the country, settle in Mexico or South America, and begin all...

Friday, April 24, 2015

APRIL 24 = The Library of Congress is Born

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"If Adams found any relief or pleasure to his duties, it was approving, on April 24, (1800) legislation that appropriated $5,900 ...

Monday, April 13, 2015

APRIL 13 = Handel's "Messiah" Premieres

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“There were some parts that were affecting, but I doubt it has staying power” - John Wesley “I did think I saw heaven open, and saw ...

Friday, April 10, 2015

APRIL 10 = The ASPCA is Founded

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"On a New York street corner on April 22, 1866, Unitarian Henry Bergh gathered his courage and approached a cart driver unmercifull...

Thursday, April 2, 2015

APRIL 2 = Ponce in Florida, Hans Christian Andersen

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On today's date, April 2.... In 1513 = Spanish Explorer Ponce de Leon, who was looking for the "Fountain of Youth" ran into...

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

MARCH 31 = The Eiffel Tower Opens

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The Eiffel Tower, perhaps one of the most recognizable structures in the world opened on today's date, March 31 in 1889. The iron ...

Monday, March 23, 2015

MARCH 23 = Patrick Henry, "OK", and Elvis

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On this date, March 23.... In 1775: Patrick Henry (right) delivered a powerful rebuke to British policy in America....

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