In light of current world unrest, let’s look back to Adolf Hitler’s time for today’s historical tidbit.  On March 7, 1936, Hitler marched into the demilitarized Rhineland zone (which was a violation of the Treaty of Versailles).  To further prove that he was doing the right thing, on this date in 1936, Germany held a parliamentary election.  There was one […]

From what I can tell, my information is accurate, although there does appear to be some discrepancy.  On this date in1799, New York passed legilation to begin the process of abolition of slavery.  The Act for Gradual Abolition of Slavery freed children born to slaves after July 4, 1799, but there were many stipulations.  For more info: http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/historyonline/antislchron.cfm http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/civilwar/cwdoc100.html http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nycayuga/land/towns/1799abolition.html

It was on this date in 1957, that Walt Disney was presented with the 25 millionth Mickry Mouse watch by the Ingersoll company. For more info: http://kpolsson.com/disnehis/disn1957.htm http://www.ingersolldisneywatches.com/history https://d23.com/mickey-mouse-ingersoll-watch/

I know of this song, and my parents used to watch the series.  Sad to say, I watched reruns of the series, too.  On this date in 1955, Billy Hayes’ version of The Ballad  of Davy Crockett reached #1 on the charts. For more info: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ballad_of_Davy_Crockett http://www.depauw.edu/news-media/latest-news/details/17822/

On this date in 1906, a census was done of the British Empire.  This census reveaed that Britain ruled 20% of the world.  As part a former part of this amazing empire, I can say that I am grateful they made the decision to colonize America so that I can live where I do. For more info: http://www.stormfront.org/forum/t1031447/ http://inagist.com/all/448004260702474240/

On this date in 1956, Pakistan was declared an Islamic Republic.  Therefore, it is a day of celebration for this country.  This country has had a long history, but I will admit I have my reservations concerning this country.  Nevertheless, I wish this countr well on their special day. More info: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistan http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_Day#23_March_in_Pakistan http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/messages-announcement/item/1004-23-march-2014-congratulatory-message-on-pakistan-day-of-the-islamic-republic-of-pakistan

On this date in 1873, Puerto Rico abolished slavery.  The owners were compensated with 35 million pesetas per slave, and the slaves were required to work another three years.  It had been a long process for abolitionists. For more info: http://www.enciclopediapr.org/ing/article.cfm?ref=06102001 http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/slaves.html

On this date in 1983, TIME magazine recalled all of its magazines that had been published on that day.  And why?  The only known typo on their cover is what precipitated this recall.  Instead of the word “control,” it said “contol.”  It is very hard to find pictures of this typo, but you can check out the links below to […]

I am always horrified when I read of how “Christians” martyred fellow Christians over insignificant (in my opinion) doctrinal differences.  Although I believe I what would be called believer’s baptism, I do not believe that this is a “deal-breaker” when it comes to the tenets of the faith.  Unfortunately, on this date in 1531, Sicke Freerks (Frerichs, Frericx; also called […]

This is exactly what Hitler was trying to prevent.  On this date in 1945, Hitler proclaimed the Nero Decree in which German factories were to be destroyed.  This was a suppsed preventative measure since Germany was losing, an he did not want the Allies to gain control of these commodities.  Hitler wanted there to be nothing but “scorched earth” remaining […]