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This Day in History: Eisenhower on Disarmament and Open SkiesThe costs of nuclear arms worldwide should cause increasing alarm especially when you consider domestic and foreign policy priorities that are being robbed of key resources.
This Day in History 9/11, September 11thThings that happened in the past on this date 9/11-September 11th- March 1 Holidays and ObservancesToday is National Pig Day, St. David's Day, and the birthday of William Gaines. Let's celebrate!
This Day in History: September 29While many significant events take place on any given day, certain days of the year have historically had more than their share of momentous and tragic events. (Listed here are those beginning in 1900 as the list is quite extensive.)- This Day in History - April 28After a month break, I am resuming the rhyming highlights for some historical events that happened from 1789 to 1945 on this very day.
- This Day in History - March 24Read the rhyming highlights for some historical events that happened from 1603 to 2007 on this very day.
- What Happened This Day in History February 3rdOn February 3, 1966 was the first lunar landing.
- What Happened This Day in History February 2ndThis day in history since about 1886 has been commemorated by Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog, giving us his predictions for the end of winter. Phil, by the way, lives in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
- This Day in History - July 16th: Kissing Banned in England & the Leipzig DebateHistory of July 16th, 1439 and 1519.
- This Day in History - July 13th, 1966: Richard Speck Murders Eight Student NursesRichard Speck rapes, and murders eight student nurses in Chicago, Illinois.
- This Day in History - July 10th, 1997: The Nanny Murder TrialLouise Woodward goes on trial for the murder of eight month old Matthew Eappen
- This Day in History - July 7th, 1949: Dragnet Premieres on the RadioRadio Show "Dragnet" premieres on the radio.
- This Day in History - July 6th, 1914: Delmira Agustini Murdered by Ex-HusbandThe life and murder of Delmira Agustini
- This Day in History - July 5th, 1983: Baby Born 84 Days After Mother's DeathWomen gives birth, 84 days after being declared dead
- This Day in History - July 3rd, 1948: Caryl Chessman Sentenced to DeathThe "Red Light Bandit" sentenced to death for robbery and kidnapping
- This Day in History - July 2nd, 1903: Big Ed's Body Found"Big Ed" Delahanty's mysterious death
- This Day in History - July 1st, 1874: The Kidnapping of Charley RossThe first kidnapping for ransom - Germantown, Pennsylvania
- This Day in History - June 28th, 1820: Colonel Johnson Eats "Poisonous Fruit"History of a poisonous fruit, er, vegetable?
- This Day in History - June 25th, 1630: Governor Winthrop Introduces the Fork to AmericaThe evolution of the fork, from ancient Egypt to American usage.
- This Day in History - 1509Henry the Eighth's Coronation and life as King of England
- This Day in History: A SeriesThis is the first article in a series, featuring the historical significance of each calendar day throughout history.