this day in Herstory
Posted 9/15/2011 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
The Mayflower departs from England. Central America declares independence from Spain. The 1 st Woman is ordained a US minister. And Wilbur Wright makes his first flight. The Swatsika becomes the official symbol of Nazi Germany. . . . .
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this day in Herstory
Posted 9/14/2011 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
The coming of the Gregorian Calendar . Francis Scott Key writes the Star Spangled Banner and the first Dept. Store opens in Manhattan . Pres. Mckinley dies after being shot. . . . .
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this day in Herstory
Posted 9/13/2011 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
Today in Chocolate: Chiang Kai-Shek becomes President of old China. Margaret Chase Smith becomes first woman to serve in both houses of Congress and the LPGA is formed. It’s also the premiere of the Rockford Files and The Outer Limits. . . . .
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this day in Herstory
Posted 9/12/2011 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
Today in Herstory: Kruschev becomes head of the Communist Party, lassie makes her debut on TV, as does Howdy Doody and Bonanza and the Monkees. JFK Marries Jackie, Ann Meyers is cut by the Indiana Pacers. . . . .
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this day in Herstory
Posted 9/11/2011 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
Henry Hudson Discovers Manhattan. The first comic strip debuts. An electric bus line opens in L.A. and the first Traffic light in SF. The Miss America contest is televised for the first time and BART service begins in SF. . . . .
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this day in Herstory
Posted 9/10/2011 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
Today we learn about Empress Matilda from the 11 th Centure, John Smith in Jamestown and Mary Wollstonecraft, grandmother of Frankenstein. It’s also the anniversary of Swanson’s first TV dinner and the premiere of Gunsmoke. . . . .
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this day in Herstory
Posted 9/9/2011 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
California becomes the 31 st state in 1850. NBC is created in 1926. California becomes the 31st State. Elvis makes his first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show and Dragtnet goes off the air after 18 years. . . . .
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this day in Herstory
Posted 9/8/2011 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
Harvard first opens its doors and the Dutch surrender New Amsterdam. The Pledge of Allegiance written by a Socialist. The Blondie Comic Strip makes its first appearance and populist Huey Long makes his last. . . . .
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this day in Herstory
Posted 9/7/2011 - DB Metzger | 0 comment(s)
Philo Farnsworth demonstrates some TV thing. The Blitz of London begins for 57 nights. American Bandstand moves from Philly to California The flying Nun debuts on NBC and Drexel is first investigated by the SEC for violations. . . . .
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this day in Herstory
Posted 9/6/2011 - 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 assassinated, Joe Kennedy dies and Star Trek premieres. Princess Diane’s funeral is viewed by 2.5 billion worldwide. . . . .
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