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Oliver Winchester Born, 1810

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:00:52 EDT

Oliver Winchester didn't invent the Winchester rifle, nor did he originate the company. But he was the man responsible for the "Gun that Won the West." According to his daughter-in-law, he had a lot of deaths to answer for.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 30, 2011

A Note to My Readers

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:59:39 EDT

It's time to put the daily history articles away and start on a new project. Many thanks to those of you who've been reading them. Hope you'll like the new series, too!

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 30, 2011

Jemima Wilkinson, the "Universal Friend", Born, 1752

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:24:01 EDT

Jemima Wilkinson was a remarkable woman, who established a utopian community in the wilderness of western New York. The community's emphasis on celibacy, however, was responsible for the end of the movement.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 29, 2011

Last Executions Held in Paris, 1972

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:41:29 EDT

You wouldn't expect the job of chief executioner to be a hotly-contested position. But Andre Obrecht waited most of his adult life for the job to be his.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 28, 2011

Eddystone Lighthouse Destroyed in Great Storm of 1703

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:44:01 EDT

Henry Winstanley was so pleased with the lighthouse he built that he wished he could be in it during "the greatest storm there ever was." Be careful what you wish for.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 27, 2011

King Tut's Tomb Entered for First Time in Over 3000 Years, 1922

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:07:29 EDT

On November 26, 1922, the Tomb of King Tutankhamun was entered for the first time in over 3,000 years. It was one of the most tremendous archaeological finds ever.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 26, 2011

The White Ship Sinks, 1120

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:18:53 EDT

The White Ship returned to England from Normandy, bearing the only son of Henry I. History might have been quite different if they hadn't hit that rock.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 25, 2011

D. B. Cooper Parachutes from Boeing 727, 1971

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:24:16 EDT

On November 24, 1971, D. B. Cooper parachuted from a Boeing 727 into a freezing rainstorm with $200,000 in stolen money. He was never seen again.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 23, 2011

Thespis Wins Best Actor Award, 534 BC

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:55:35 EDT

Thespis was a real person, the first to perform as a character in a presentation, rather than just as a choral actor. Aristotle said that Thespis invented acting.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 23, 2011

Cutty Sark Launched in Dumbarton, 1869

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:53:23 EDT

The Cutty Sark is one of the last clipper ships in existence. It was named after a scantily clad woman in a poem by Robert Burns.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 22, 2011

How to Write a Christmas Newsletter Everyone Will Love

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:29:49 EDT

It's not hard to write the perfect Christmas newsletter. Just follow these ten tips and you'll have a newsletter everyone will love.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 21, 2011

Are High Dose Flu Shots a Good Choice for Seniors?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:18:00 EDT

The new high-dosage flu vaccines for seniors may protect you better -- or it may just make you sick.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 21, 2011

Death of the "Birdman of Alcatraz", 1963

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:07:33 EDT

Robert Stroud served 54 of his 73 years in prison, 42 of them in isolation. During his years in prison he studied French, law, astronomy, and engineering. He also contributed a great deal to the world's knowledge of canaries and other birds.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 21, 2011

Birth of First Pilgrim Child in New World, 1620

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:37:35 EDT

Peregrine White was the first Pilgrim child born in the New World. He was born onboard ship, on November 20, 1620.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 20, 2011

Ivan the Terrible Kills His Son, 1581

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:13:07 EDT

Ivan the Terrible killed his son in a moment of anger. Afterwards, he was sorry.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 19, 2011

Louis XIV Has a Delicate Operation, 1686

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:45:11 EDT

Louis XIV's physicians couldn't do anything for him, so he sent for a surgeon. The operation was such a success, soon everyone wanted one.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 18, 2011

Last Inhabitant Evacuated from Blasket Islands, 1953

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:09:42 EDT

Life on Blasket Islands was hard, and often dangerous. When the government finally decided to evacuate them, there were only 22 islanders left to relocate.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 17, 2011

Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaenva Romanov Born, 1895

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:45:32 EDT

She was the oldest daughter of the Romanov family, and her life would end tragically when she was only 22 years old.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 16, 2011

Death of "Baby Fae", 1984

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:44:15 EDT

Baby Fae was given given a baboon's heart in an extremely controversial transplant operation. She lived another 20 days -- longer than anyone had survived before.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 15, 2011

2013 Chevy Spark Will Come in Pink

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Renaissance Woman) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:56:13 EDT

Small size, hidden doors, and bold new color choices make the 2013 Chevrolet Spark the cutest car ever.

Contributor: Renaissance Woman
Published: Nov 15, 2011