On this date in 1870, the final former Confederate state was readmitted to the Union.  You can possibly guess that Texas was the state.  I used to live in this state, and I know they have a very proud history. For more info: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/secession/30march1870.html http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Texas_(1865%E2%80%9399)

I was not aware of this particular Act in our nation’s history.  On this date in 1934, the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act (amended to be called the Duck Stamp Act) was passed by Congress.  It requires that all waterfowl hunters 16 years or older must have a valid Federal hunting Stamp.  Money collected from these stamps go […]

So did you know about this holiday?  On this date in1934, the very first mother-in-law day was celebrated.  It was first celebrated in Amarillo, Texas, and it was later moved to the fourth Sunday in October.  So if you have a mother-in-law, share this fact with her today.  I never had one and probably never will. For more info: http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Mother-in-Law+Day […]

There is much history surrounding this, but on this date in 1913, the Indian Head or Buffalo Nickel was officially released into circulation.  It was originally worth five cents, and the depiction on the coin is believed to be a composite of three Native Americans, two of whom modeled for the creator of this coin, James Earl Fraser.  In total, […]

This is something that I did not know, and it answered questions I did not know I had.  Sounds strange, I know.  But on this date in 1812, the Louisiana Purchase (Territory) was renamed the Missouri Territory.  Why, you ask?  So glad you did!  You might remember the fantastic deal that President Jefferson received on the Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon […]

I have heard a lot of unusual rulings, but this one takes the cake.  On this date, 1927, the Supreme Court ruled that criminals had to pay income taxes on their stolen property or face tax evasion.  It was a landmark decision in the case of the United States v. Sullivan.  This means that bootleggers had to pay tax.  This means […]

I visited New York City when I was 17 years old (almost 18), and it is an experience I shall never forget. Although all my pictures were lost in a flooded basement shortly after my marriage, I still have a video of it.  I used to have a picture of this building as well as a picture that included the […]

I really found this exciting and interesting, especially in light of recent Boston news.  On this date in 1704, John Campbell published the first issue of the Boston News-Letter.  This became the first continuously published newspaper in America.  In the beginning, it heavily relied on British newspaper for its features and information.  Kind of interesting that this first came out […]

Ever seen a two-cent piece?  I honestly didn’t know there was such a thing. On this date in 1864, the first two cent piece was released with the motto “In God We Trust.” This motto was new, and it was part of the U.S. Coinage Act.  But did you know that this motto was not the only one proposed?  Try […]

I’m sure you’re familiar with Paul Revere (if you are a U.S. history person).  After all, Geico even has an ad concerning it now.  But on this date in 1775, Paul Revere made his famous midnight ride.  The purpose of the ride was to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the British were coming to arrest them.  You might […]