Sunday, August 30, 2009

August 30, 1986: Shirley Booth was born

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Born on August 30th, 1896, Shirley Booth was born as Marjory Ford in New York City. She bagan her career early in her teenage years in stock...
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Saturday, August 29, 2009

August 29, 1896: Origin of Chop Suey

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For those who have never heard, had, or seen Chop Suey until today like myself, please refer to the image. Really, Chop Suey's a simple ...
Friday, August 28, 2009

August 28, 1917: Jack Kirby was born on the Suffolk Street!

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Today we talk about the King of comics. YES, on this very day 1917, perhaps one of the most influential figure in the history of comics, the...
Thursday, August 27, 2009

August 27, 1776: The Battle of Long Island

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Today in 1776 (as picture above describes) the Battle of Long Island took place. Major General George Washington's American Continental ...
Wednesday, August 26, 2009

August 26, 1970: Women's Equality Day

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On January 9th, 1918, President Wilson announced his support for the suffrage, followed by the passing of Susan B. Anthony Amendment in the ...
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

August 25, 1835: The Great Moon Hoax

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On August 25th 1835, this eye-catching headline was printed on the New York Sun: GREAT ASTRONOMICAL DISCOVERIES LATELY MADE BY SIR JOHN HERS...
Monday, August 24, 2009

August 24, 1857: The New York Branch of the Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company Failed

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On August 24, 1857, the New York Branch of the Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company failed due to widespread embezzlement, precipitating ...
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