Today in History
Apr 12, 2017 06:45:00 #
Today, In 1861, Confederate artillery opened fire on Fort Sumter, the official beginning of the Civil War. Coincidentally, today is also the anniversary of the so-called "Ft Pillow Massacre" in 1864.
Today in 1961, Yuri Gargarin became the first man in space.
In another coincidence, today in 1981, 20 years later, was the launching of the Space Shuttle.
Today in 1945, President FDR died in office.
Today in 1633, Galileo was convicted of heresy for daring to say that the Earth revolved around the Sun, rather than vice-versa.
Today in 1961, Yuri Gargarin became the first man in space.
In another coincidence, today in 1981, 20 years later, was the launching of the Space Shuttle.
Today in 1945, President FDR died in office.
Today in 1633, Galileo was convicted of heresy for daring to say that the Earth revolved around the Sun, rather than vice-versa.
Apr 12, 2017 07:27:58 #
Coos Bay Tom
Loc: coos bay oregon
Loki wrote:
Thanks for these facts-- something to excersiseToday, In 1861, Confederate artillery opened fire ... (show quote)
my brain with now-- I'll have to get back to you on these subjects.
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