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This Day in History for July 3 – Battle of Gettysburg Ends and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 01:00:22 +0000

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

1863 – The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett’s Charge (More info)

1884 – Dow Jones and Company publishes its first stock average (More info)

Celebrate National Drive-In Movie Day With a Glimpse at Past Shreveport-Bossier Theaters

Mary Martin — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:51:07 +0000

Today is National Drive-In Movie Day. It was on this day in 1933 that the first drive-in theater was opened in Camden, New Jersey. But Shreveport-Bossier has a pretty storied past when it comes to the iconic destination.

This Day in History for December 25 – 'White Christmas' Premieres and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 04:00:32 +0000

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

1066 – William the Conqueror is crowned King of England (More info)

1776 – George Washington and the Continental Army cross the Delaware River, hoping to surprise a Hessian force celebrating Christmas at their winter quarters in Trenton, New Jersey (More info)

This Day in History for September 11 – United States Attacked and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:00:27 +0000

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

1609 – Henry Hudson discovers Manhattan Island and the indigenous people living there (More info)

1941 – Ground is broken on the construction of The Pentagon (More info)

Could Aliens & Monsters Have Been A Major Part Of U.S. History?

dennisboddie — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:41:37 +0000

Our country would look pretty different if it weren’t for the defeat of General Frankenstein at Bunker Hill or Metallo the mechanical man’s passages in the Declaration of Independence. At least thats the way these events occur in artist Matthew Buchholz’s ‘Alternate Histories’ poster series. The re-imaginings depict memorable historical events with a dash of [...]

This Day in History for June 10 – Apple II Released And More

Rick Taylor — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:01:19 +0000

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

1692 – At the Salem Witch Trials, Bridget Bishop is hanged for “certaine Detestable Arts called Witchcraft & Sorceries” (More info)

1793 – Washington replaces Philadelphia as US capital (More info)