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.........

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

JUNE 17 = The Statue of Liberty Arrives in New York

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"If a monument should rise in the United States, as a memorial to their independence, I should think it only natural if it we...

Thursday, June 11, 2015

JUNE 11 = Escape From Alcatraz?

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"I'll never believe they're dead; I don't believe they're dead. I was listening to the radio when (they) told abou...

Sunday, May 31, 2015

MAY 31 = The Johnstown Flood of 1889

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"The morning was delightful, the city was in its gayest mood with flags, banners and flowers everywhere... we could see almost ever...

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

MAY 13 = Robert Smalls Takes a Ship to Freedom

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"I am delivering this war materiel including these cannons, and I think Uncle Abraham Lincoln can put them to good use." Wit...

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Sunday, May 10, 2015

MAY 10 = Bass Reeves is Sworn In

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"Among the numerous deputy marshals that have ridden for the ....Indian Territory courts none have met with more hairbreadth escape...

Friday, May 8, 2015

MAY 8 = V.E. Day = 71 Years Ago

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Today - May 8th is the 71st Anniversary of V.E. Day (that's V ictory in E urope Day to those of you who are new to this Blog), and...

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

MAY 5 = Cinco de Mayo - the Battle of Puebla

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"And yet, ever more terrible, the battle waged on. As our columns approached the fort, the defence intensified and [the defenders] r...

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