Daily recap on U.S. History
APRIL 30 — 1997 Ellen comes out; 1789 Washington gives 1st inauguration; 2003 Holloman breaks speed record in White Sands; 2016 Largest organ transplant gathering at Cal State Fullerton APRIL 30 1997-Ellen comes out. …And, it’s about time someone did.
APRIL 29 — 1992 LAPD get off punishment for beating Rodney King; 1998 Ed Brassard lights up world record for largest matchbook collection; 1776 Nate Greene takes command of Long Island APRIL 29 1992-Three out of four white police officers
APRIL 28 — 1758 Happy Birthday James Monroe; 1881 Billy the Kid escapes from jail; 11997 The Big Duck becomes a historic landmark in Long Island APRIL 28 1758-Happy birthday the Last of Crooked Hats. James Monroe, The last president
APRIL 27 — ELECTIONS: 1844 Van Buren releases Hammett letters; 1956 Rocky Marciano retires; 2016 Batman’s Arkham City becomes most popular comic-book video game APRIL 27 1844 – Van Buren releases his Hammed letter. For the election of 1844, the
APRIL 26 — 1986 Happy Anniversary Ahnold and Mariah; 1865 John Wilkes Booth dies; 2015 Houston Rocket’s Harden commits record number turnovers for the NBA season APRIL 26 1986- Happy birthday Arnold and Maria Schwarzenegger. They met at a celebrity
APRIL 25 — 1851Legend of Bolt Castle on Heart Island; 1964 Westmoreland commanded to MAC-V; 1864 Battle of Marks Mills; 1994 Eagles’ Hell gets Frozen Over APRIL 25 1851 – Happy birthday George Boldt, builder of Boldt Hall on Heart
APRIL 24 — 1800 Library of Congress created; 2017 Peggy Whitson sets record for longest time in space; 1978 Ryan Express strikes out Mariners APRIL 24 1950 – Happy Birthday, Gavi! That’s my mom-in-law. Love you Evelyn! 1800- Happy birthday
APRIL 23 — 1791 Happy Birthday James Buchanan; 1985 New Coke is introduced; 1945 Truman has words with Molotov APRIL 23 1791- Happy Birthday Old Buck. The only US president from Pennsylvania to this date, James Buchanan was elected number
APRIL 22 — 1937 Happy Birthday Jack Nicholson; 1954 McCarthy hearings begin; 1978 Blues Brothers appear on SNL for second time APRIL 22 1937- Happy Birthday Jack Nicholson. He had some great lines, right? Over the years? Let’s go through
APRIL 21 — 1836 Remember the Alamo!; 1961 White flies X-15 to Mach 4 and 5;. 1863 Union col. Streight leaves for Eastport, Miss; 1965 World’s largest tire goes on display in NYC APRIL 21 1836-Remember the Alamo! Sam Houston
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