I was quite pleased to discover that on this date in 1853, Harriet Tubman began the work for which she is most known–The Underground Railroad.  During her 10-year tenure with the Railroad, she made 19 trips and led more than 300 slaves to freedom.  She has the distinction of never losing a passenger.  I can only hope and pray that […]

A very special day in Disneyland history occurred.  On this date in 1961, Disneyland welcomed its 25 millionth visitor.  Disneyland had only been open six years, and they treated this visitor, Dr. Glenn C. Franklin and family of San Diego, to a private guided tour, unlimited access to the attractions, and a table of honor at a special luncheon. For […]

Even I know who this guy is!  On this date in 1999, Wayne Gretzky, “The Great One” retired from the National Hockey League.  He held or shared 61 records.  For more info: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_career_achievements_by_Wayne_Gretzky http://www.gretzky.com/blog/tag/gretzkys-last-game-in-the-nhl/

It was on this date in 1705, that Isaac Newton was knighted by Queen Anne.  He was only the second scientist to receive this honor. For more info: http://www.historychannel.com.au/classroom/day-in-history/553/isaac-newton-is-knighted http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_did_Isaac_Newton_become_Sir_Isaac_Newton

It was on this date in 1896, that the first modern Olympics (held in Athens, Greece) closed. For more info: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-modern-olympics-is-held http://m.olympic.org/mobile/athens-1896-summer-olympics

It was on this date in 1981, that the first space shuttle Columbia landed successfully after a 2-day mission. For more info: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/sts1/first_landing.html http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_Columbia

It was on this date in 1992, that the great flood of Chicago, Illinois occurred.  I was not even aware of this fact.  Basements and other underground areas were flooded with over 250 million gallons of water from the Chicago River. Much of the downtown area had to be evacuated, and it took three days for the water to recede.   […]

I truly wish I could find something like today’s feature.  On this date in 2010, hospital chef, Dave Crisp, who is described as a metal detector enthusiast, unearthed over 52,000 Roman coins worth over a million dollars that were buried in a field.  These coins dated from 253 to 293 A. D., and they were mostly made of debased silver […]

I was never much of a fan of President Lincoln’s successor, Andrew Johnson, and this is proof of his inept abilities and poor character.  On this date in 1866, the Civil Rights Bill of 1866 was passed by Congress.  This was in spite of President Johnson’s veto back in March.  It had first been introduced back in January, and Johnson […]

I am pleased to tell you about today’s feature.  On this date in 1976, Candace Cameron Bure was born.  I grew up watching Full House.  Currently, she is a contestant on Dancing With the Stars.  I appreciate her Christian faith and the fact that she is so vocal about that.  Both she and her brother are an inspiration to me. […]