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Polk Street Cruise
Polk Street Cruise
Polk Street Cruise
Every year Amarillo finds a time machine and takes a step back in time.  OK so maybe it isn't a time machine, but it will take you back in time.  It's the Nostalgic Polk Street Cruise.
Happy Birthday Twinkie!
Happy Birthday Twinkie!
Happy Birthday Twinkie!
Back on this day, the Twinkie was born.  That yummy spongecake goodness filled with that delicious sweet cream entered this earth 85 years ago.  Let's honor the Twinkie today.
A Group of Senior Citizens Celebrate The Prom they Missed Out On In 1943
A Group of Senior Citizens Celebrate The Prom they Missed Out On In 1943
A Group of Senior Citizens Celebrate The Prom they Missed Out On In 1943
When you are in high school the one thing you really don't want to miss is prom.  It is just something you do, and it has been something that has been a traditional right of passage for high school students for over a century.  That's why this story is amazing.  A class in 1943 had their prom cancelled because of the war and they are now having it 70 years later.
The Origin of President’s Day
The Origin of President’s Day
The Origin of President’s Day
I started asking myself, why do we celebrate President's Day?  Did we just mush Washington and Lincoln's birthday into one holiday?  Are we supposed to celebrate all the Presidents?  What is it?  I started doing a little research because apparently as you get older your forget certain things you learned as a child.
Titanic Discovery Day
Titanic Discovery Day
Titanic Discovery Day
Back on this day in 1985 an American-French expedition by led by marine geologist Dr. Robert Ballard located the wreck.  The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912 and over 1,500 lives perished on that fateful night.ti
This Day in History for April 27 – Sultana Steamboat Disaster and More
This Day in History for April 27 – Sultana Steamboat Disaster and More
This Day in History for April 27 – Sultana Steamboat Disaster and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1865 – The steamboat Sultana explodes on the Mississippi River and kills 1,700 passengers, many of whom were discharged Union soldiers (More info) 1956 – Rocky Marciano becomes the only heavyweight boxing champion to retire with a perfect record (More info)

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