I was quite interested in today’s feature since I  thoroughly enjoy amusement parks and fairs.  Even before I was brave enough to ride roller coasters, I never had any problem getting on a Ferris Wheel.  And on this date in 1893, the very first Ferris Wheel opened in Chicago as a part of the World’s Fair.   Although there were some […]

I was quite excited when I found out today’s feature.  On this date in 1837, Queen Victoria began her famous reign as Queen of England.  She was only 18 at the time, and William IV, her uncle, had died that morning.  Her mother woke her up, and she was taken to the Archbishop of Canterbury and Lord Conynham to be […]

I was never a massive fan, but I am quite familiar with the Three Stooges.  On this date in 1897, Moe Howard, leader of the Three Stooges, was born.  Moses Harry Horwitz was his given name, and his signature hairstyle came as a result of his cutting his curls without his mom’s permission.  He was of Lithuanian Jewish descent, and […]

At least I know I wasn’t around to remember this one!  On this date in 1318, Eleanor of Guelders (Eleanor of Woodstock) was born.  She was an English princess and a countess consort of Guelders by marriage.   Her birthplace was Woodstock palace in Oxfordshire.   She was named after her paternal grandmother, Eleanor of Castile.  The most unusual part of her […]

  Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of a landmark case in our nation’s history.  And I’m not saying it was necessarily a horrible ruling.  On this date in 1963, the Supreme Court ruled that prayer in schools was violated the Establishment clause of the constitution that separated Church and State.  It all started when Madalyn Murray, an atheist, sued Baltimore […]

On this date in 1897, Hawaii (featured above) was incorporated into the U.S. with the treaty of annexation.  Back in 1893, the queen of Hawaii had been overthrown, and there was a provisional government established.  Hawaii was dependent on the U.S., and this treaty seemed to make perfect sense.  It was not until 1959 that it became the 50th and […]

When I was growing up, I loved the chance moments when I got to watch “The Price is Right” with Bob Barker.  It was the only good thing about staying home sick.  I did not miss an episode when I could.  I planned my whole day around the show during the summer.  I played along (and my stuffed animals did, […]

I don’t know if I remember this one for sure, but I think I do.  On this date in 1985, TWA flight 847 was hijacked by Hezbollah and Islāmic Jihad.  The flight took off in Cairo originally.  Then it was en route from Athens to Rome.  It was supposed to finish its flight in London.  The terrorists wanted the release of Shi’ite […]

Maybe you noticed my “This Day in History” post did not get published today.  I am very sorry, but it was my birthday, my daughter’s birthday, and her last day of school.  In addition to this, I woke up feeling very sick early this morning, but thank God it passed! So I thought I would do a different kind of […]

Again, I ask for this not to be a time for political rants.  On this date in 1924, the 41st president of the U.S.–George H. W. Bush–was born.  I had no idea that my daughter and I almost shared a birthday with him!  (Our birthdays are tomorrow).  No matter what you may think about him as a president, no one […]