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Titanic Discovery Day

Lori Crofford — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:00:35 +0000

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 Almost 75 years after the Titanic went down after crashing into an iceberg, this group of scientist finally found [...]

This Day in History for April 25 – DC Comics Introduces Batman and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:45:03 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1859 – British and French engineers break ground for the Suez Canal (More info)

1901 – New York becomes the first US state to require automobile license plates (More info)

Back in the Day-Men Rejoiced Thanks to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

Lori Crofford — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 06:00:40 +0000

January 24th, a day for some interesting things in history. Olestra causes “anal leakage”, Ted Bundy was executed, a stooge died, and the birth of Eskimo Pies. 1908 – The FIRST BOY SCOUT TROOP was organized . . . in England, by Sir Robert Baden-Powell, a general in the British Army. 1935 – “Kruger Cream [...]

Monday's Back in the Day

Lori Crofford — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:43:35 +0000

1949 – RCA and COLUMBIA introduced the 45 and 33 rpm VINYL RECORDS. 1956 – ELVIS recorded “Heartbreak Hotel”, which later became his first million-seller. 1971 – “MASTERPIECE THEATER” PREMIERED ON PBS!!! ALISTAIR COOKE was the original host until 1992. 1982 – PAUL LYNDE (–Uncle Arthur on “Bewitched”) mysteriously drowned in his swimming pool, allegedly [...]

Back In The Day – Bill Clinton's Impeachment Trial Began

Lori Crofford — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 06:00:33 +0000

1714 – Henry Mill patented his new invention . . . THE TYPEWRITER. (–Your kids will most likely NEVER use one. ) 1894 – One of the earliest motion picture experiments took place at the THOMAS EDISON studio in West Orange, New Jersey. Comedian Fred Ott was filmed sneezing!!! 1913 – William M. Burton received [...]

Back In The Day – Tonya Harding Had Nancy Kerrigan Attacked

Lori Crofford — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:00:51 +0000

1838 – SAMUEL MORSE introduced his “magic” TELEGRAPH machine to the public in Morristown, New Jersey. 1945 – GEORGE BUSH (the First) and BARBARA PIERCE were married in Rye, New York. Today is their 65th Wedding Anniversary. 1964 – The ROLLING STONES headed out on their first tour as headliners. The first show was in [...]

This Is What Happened Back in the Day

Lori Crofford — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:55:21 +0000

If you are into history, here is a bit of what happened in the past on this day. 1914 – HENRY FORD announced that he was implementing a MINIMUM WAGE of $5 a day, an 8-hour workday, and profit sharing. (–The first NATIONAL minimum wage didn’t come along until 1938, when the Fair Labor Standards [...]