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THE THREE HORATII
During its early years, Rome conquered cities around it. The wars were bloody. To avoid more bloodshed, an agreement was made with the next foe. It was agreed that instead of sending their armies to do battle, they would Read more
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THE FIRST WHITE HOUSE WEDDING
One of the creepiest events in Presidential History occurred on June 2, 1886. “Uncle Cleve” bought Francis Folsom, daughter of his partner, her first baby buggy. He was 27 years old at the time. He doted on the child. When Read more
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THE TULSA RACE MASSACRE
Today is the 100th anniversary of one of the worst moments in American History. I am ashamed to admit I never taught it, because I was not aware of it until I retired. This is amazing to me because I Read more
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THE JOHNSTOWN FLOOD
One of the worst disasters in American History occurred on May 31, 1889. The South Fork Dam was on the Little Conemaugh River, 14 miles upriver from Johnstown, Pa. At 3:10 P.M. on May 31, 1889, the dam Read more
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THE DICKINSON DUEL
One of the most famous duels in American History occurred on May 30, 1806. Rachel Robards met Jackson at her father’s boarding house. When her husband left her to seek divorce, they got married. Two years later they found Read more
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THE CONQUEST OF MT. EVEREST
At 11:30 A.M. on May 29, 1953 the tallest spot on Earth was conquered by a New Zealander and his Tibetan guide. Mount Everest had been the goal of mountain climbers for many years. The Tibetans called it Chomo-Lungma Read more
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FORTUNATE SON
Today is the 76th birthday of John Fogerty. Here is the history of his most famous hit. One day, John Fogerty was sitting in his bedroom and he was angry about the unfairness of the draft. He was Read more
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DORIE MILLER
On May 27, 1942, Dorie Miller became the first African-American to earn the Navy Cross (it should have been the Medal of Honor, but the Navy was racist) for his bravery during the Pearl Harbor attack. Dorie (born Doris) Miller Read more