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It was on this day in 2001 that…well, you know.         The earliest event that Wiki takes note of happening on this day is “9 – The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends” and the latest is “2007 – Russia tests the largest conventional … Continue reading →

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It was on this day in 1897 that a sheriff’s posse in Luzerne County, PA opened fire on 300 unarmed striking miners, killing 19 and wounding many. The workers were marching to Lattimer to meet up with other miners who had recently formed a union. … Continue reading →

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxPppXaPonY “Madness folk & roll musicians, singers wanted for acting roles in new TV show. Parts for 4 insane boys.” It was on this day in 1965 that an advertisement with those words ran in Daily Variety and The Hollywood Reporter. Almost 450 people tried … Continue reading →

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_du9tC74qs It was on this day in 1966 that Star Trek first appeared on TV. A review of this first episode called it “an incredible and dreary mess of confusion and complexities.” During the second season, rumors of it being cancelled started to swirl … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1968 that Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham played together in public for the first time. They were touring as The New Yardbirds in order to fulfill contractual obligations Page … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1959 that the Barbie doll first appeared in stores. Named after the creators’ own daughter, it was one of the first dolls in America that wasn’t a baby or infant. Two years later her boyfriend Ken … Continue reading →

  “Labor Day is traditionally a time for picnics and parades. But this year is no picnic for American workers, and a protest march would be more appropriate than a parade. Not only are 25 million unemployed or underemployed, but … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1698 that the Tsar of Russia shaved the beard off his commander of the army. Peter the Great had just returned from a two-year tour of Europe, and he wished to “modernize” the royal court. All … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1950 that the comic strip “Beetle Bailey” first appeared in print. Originally set at the fictional Rockview University, the main character would join the Army less than a year later and has been stationed at Camp Swampy ever since. … Continue reading →