this day in Herstory
Posted 9/7/2010 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
Philo Farnsworth demonstrates this TV thing. The Blitz of London Begins as does American Bandstand as it moves to California and Drexel is first investigated by the SEC for violations. Think Junk Bonds. . . . .
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this day in Herstory
Posted 9/6/2010 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
The Puritans land at Plymouth and It’s the season for Hurricane’s to wreak havoc. Carnation processes evaporated Milk. President McKinley is assasinated, Joe Kennedy dies and Star Trek premieres . In birthdays Jane Adams and Jane Curtin. . . . .
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this day in Herstory
Posted 9/5/2010 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
The first labor day march takes place in NYC. The first Gasoline Pump begins our addiction to oil. Kerouc’s On the Road and Pasternak's Dr. Zhivago are published. In birthdays Darryl F. . . . .
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this day in Herstory
Posted 9/4/2010 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
Henry Hudson discovers Manhattan, Los Angeles is founded and the first Cafeteria opens up. WNBC becomes a coast to coast station and The Edsel begins selling. (not not too well) The last drive in movie closes in NJ (1991) It’s also Henry Ford’s birthday. . . . .
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this day in Herstory
Posted 9/3/2010 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
The treaty of Paris is signed, the first daily newspaper is published and the first pro-football game is played. Vince Lombardi died as did Frank Capra and the Watergate plumbers go into action. And we have lots of Birthdays including Sarah Orne Jewett
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this day in Herstory
Posted 9/2/2010 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
Cortez defeats the Aztecs, the great fire of London takes place, Ho Chi Minh declares independence from France and Hurricanes take on the names of Women with Edna. George Bush (41) is shot down by the Japenese. . . . .
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this day in Herstory
Posted 9/1/2010 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
Emma Nutt becomes the first woman telephone Operator and the first Pullman Sleeping car enters service. WWII begins with the invasion of Poland and Japan formerly surrenders. Only took 6 years. Gunsmoke goes off the air after 20 years and the UN’s World Health Org. . . . .
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this day in Herstory
Posted 8/31/2010 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
Mrs. Ruoff Bryum becomes the first woman to vote under the 19 th amendment. Maria Montessori is born and the first hurricane (Carol) is named as it kills 70 in New England. The first sun powered car is demonstrated way back in 1955. . . . .
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this day in Herstory
Posted 8/30/2010 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
Cleopatra committs suicide. The Manhattan Indians make Peace with the Dutch and a hot line is set up between Washington D.C. and Moscow. Princess Diane Dies in a car crash and Katrina hits land. And happy Birthday Mary Shelly. . . . .
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this day in Herstory
Posted 8/29/2010 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
John the Baptist loses his head and Afghanistan celebrates it’s independence. Remember the treaty of Nanking when China gave up Hong Kong to Britain. We also have the origin of Chop Suey and the concluding episode of Richard Kimble’s being a Fugitive. . . . .
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