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Wrong Unrighted

This Day in History: January 23, 1870Historians analyze and record past events engrossed in adventure, exploration and discovery with interpretation being dependent upon the descriptions provided by...

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To be an American...

Awaken to the beauty of America, not just the natural beauty captured as watercolor visions through camera lens but the inner beauty residing within the heart of being an American. We are indeed a...

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There's gold in dem dar hills!

This Day in History: January 24, 1848 Sutter's MillSource: en.wikipedia.orgGOLD!!The treasure of treasures second only perhaps to diamonds! Can you imagine the reflection, reaction in a man's eyes as...

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Beer...in Cans!

This Day in History: January 24, 1935The Very First Beer CanThe word for today is not just beer but CANNED beer! Timing was perfect since Prohibition in the U.S. had ended at the end of 1933. The...

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Saloons of the Old West

With yesterday's day in history highlighting the beginning of canned beer let's step back in time today to the saloons of the old West. Times were hard, the trails were dusty and R&R (rest and...

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Wolverine

This Day in History: January 26, 1837Michigan, the Great Lakes State, aka the Wolverine StateMichigan is the Great Lakes State. "Michigan, handsome as a well made woman, and dressed and jeweled. It...

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"TAPS"...Day is Done

Taps (in the written key of C)Source: en.wikipedia.org"TAPS"is a musical piece sounded at dusk, and at funerals, particularly by the U.S. military. It is sounded during flag ceremonies and funerals,...

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And the music goes on...The Twist

This Day in History: January 26, 1962Hulton Archive/Getty Images"The Twist" turned Chubby Checker into an overnight success when it shot to the top of the Billboard pop chart in September 1960. It had...

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Wink on Wednesday

Will Keith KelloggSource: en.wikipedia.orgOne of the craziest schemes turned into one of the greatest ad campaigns of the century in 1907 in an effort to alter breakfast habits forever. Guess who was...

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National Geographic

This Day in History: January 27, 1888World's First National Geographic MagazineOctober 1888The National Geographic Society was incorporated on this day in 1888 with 33 founders. It began as an elite...

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Familiar sounds?...going, going, GONE!

Sounds of the past are not limited just to music, which allows history to speak to us other than only through the written word. We live in a highly technological age where many items of the past have...

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Remembering the Challenger

This Day in History: January 28, 1986Today marks the day of a horrific tragedy for our nation. Like others before this time in different arenas, the atmosphere left many in the wake of death and...

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Blizzard of '77: The White Death

This Day in History: January 28, 1977History recounts the great Blizzard of '77 in numerous articles, books, and DVDs, such as The White Death and the Wrath of God: Buffalo Blizzard - Siege And...

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First Ringy Dingy & MORE

This Day in History: January 28 A couple of accounts on this day in history have already been covered: Remembering the Challenger and the Blizzard of '77: The White Death. As with most any day, not...

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We're not in Kansas anymore or are we?

This Day in History: January 29, 1861Kansas, the Sunflower StateList of US State Flowers: www.ask.comThe nickname "Sunflower State" calls to mind the wild flowers of the plains of Kansas. Also,...

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The Lost Spirits

The official page of the Matinecock Indian Tribeof Long Island, NYToday is a quiet day...a co-o-o-old day so definitely a day to stay inside simply enjoying the warmth of hearth and home. Just finished...

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National Baseball Hall of Fame

This Day in History: January 29, 19361936 (dedicated June 12, 1939)Cooperstown, New YorkSource: en.wikipedia.orgBaseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet. Ah-h-h...the American Classics. One of...

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Masked Rider of the Plains

This Day in History: January 30, 1933“Hi-Yo Silver — A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty Hi-Yo Silver … the Lone Ranger! With his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the...

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Wintertime vs. Winter Time

January 31: the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. With 1/12 of the year gone, 334 days remain until year's end. Winter is in full swing with visions of hope for an early spring buzzing...

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Gear up for Ice Cream for Breakfast Day!

Saturday, February 1, 2014 will be...Ice Cream for Breakfast DayWake up early tomorrow morning in anticipation of a very unusual breakfast! You may have a busy, busy day ahead but this is one day you...

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