On this date in 1910, revolution began in Mexico as they prepared to overthrow their dictator.  Revolution Day in Mexico is celebrated annually as they remember 34 years of military rule, but ten years of civil war followed this. More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolution_Day_(Mexico) http://www.famousdaily.com/november20.html

Today is an important day in Catholic Church history.  On this date in 1826, the new St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome was consecrated by Pope Urban VIII.   It was built on the supposed burial site of  St. Peter. For more info: http://famousdaily.com/history/st-peters-basilica-consecrated.html http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13369b.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Peter%27s_Basilica

From what I can tell, this really happened on this date, but it is extremely hard to verify.  On this date in 1819, a lightning bolt struck the spire of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.  That was around noon, and eight hours later, the iron cross fell to the ground. For more info: http://www.islandnet.com/~see/weather/almanac/diarynov.htm http://www.examiner.com/article/weather-history-november-17-record-temps-storms-snow-tropics-flooding-1

I have never been to this beautiful spot in our country, but on this date in 1806, Zebulon Pike discovered Pike’s Peak in what is now Colorado.  He had set out on an exposition in the summer of that year, and even though he discovered it, he never got to climb it.  That happened fourteen years later, and it was […]

All right, today’s feature actually ties into a Christmas present I am giving someone.  On this date in 1997, Disney’s Lion King debuted on Broadway.  My daughter and I saw this several years ago in Texas–she barely remembers it.  I find this an enchanting musical, and I was blown away from the opening scene of this musical.  They do it […]

Today’s feature involves an Amtrack train tragedy.  On this date in 1983, an Amtrak train derailed in Marshall, Texas killing four and injuring 72.  The reason it happened?  There was a section of railroad track that was being repaired, and there was an apparent break.  This had been the worst derailment accident in Amtrak’s history since 1971.  While this is […]

I am so happy to report today’s feature.  On this date in 1938, Kate Smith introduced the great song “God Bless America” written by Irving Berlin to our country.  This is a song that always gets to me.  It’s simple, but it’s real.  And no matter what, no one can sing it like Kate Smith.   As we celebrate Veteran’s Day […]

How often do you use the windshield wipers on your car?  Are you grateful you have them in the middle of a bad storm?  I know I am!  And I did not realize the history behind this essential item.  On a trip to New York City one winter, Mary Anderson of Birmingham, Alabama was in a trolley car trying to […]

This view is much different from what the Pilgrims of old would have seen, but it is the general area.  Although there is some disagreement about the dates, it  would appear that on this date in 1620, the Pilgrims got their first look at Cape Cod from the  Mayflower. For more info: http://famousdaily.com/history/pilgrims-mayflower-sight-land-cape-cod.html http://guardianlv.com/2013/11/mayflower-carried-pilgrims-to-cape-cod-not-original-destination/ http://gonewengland.about.com/cs/sbostonsights/a/aaplgrmmonument.htm http://www.nps.gov/caco/historyculture/pilgrims.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayflower Mayflower Sighted in […]

I have heard of Buck Rogers and even watched the late 1970’s television show, but I didn’t know how long it had been around.  On this date in 1932, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century began its successful radio series’ run.  It was first called The World in 2432.  It ran a 15-minute program Mondays through Thursdays until 1940 (with some […]