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Apr 21, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Texans win independence at San Jacinto
On this day in 1836, Texans win the Battle of San Jacinto. The battle was won in only 18 minutes! The decisive victory would ultimately...
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Apr 20, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Baseball's WWII sacrifice
On this day in 1944, a United States Army Air Forces pilot participates in a mission over the skies of France—but Elmer Gedeon wasn’t...
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Apr 16, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Harriet Quimby, the woman who inspired Amelia Earhart
On this day in 1912, Harriet Quimby becomes the first woman to fly across the English Channel. Perhaps she’s the most famous female...
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Apr 15, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Booth's plot against Seward
On this day in 1865, Abraham Lincoln passes away. He’d been shot by an assassin the night before. You know many details of what happened...
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Apr 14, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Black Sunday's Dust Storm
On this day in 1935, a massive dust storm blows over the southern plains. The day came to be known as Black Sunday because of the immense...
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Apr 13, 20223 min read
This Day in History: James Rivington, Patriot Spy or Loyalist?
On this day in 1775, a mob hangs James Rivington in effigy. A few weeks later, they attacked his home and office. But were they insulting...
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Apr 12, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The Civil War begins
On this day in 1861, the first shot of the Civil War is fired. Was this moment inevitable? Not everyone thought so. Tensions had long...
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Apr 10, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Thomas R. Norris brings two downed airmen home
On this day in 1972, a Navy SEAL begins a multi-day rescue that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. Two U.S. Air Force airmen...
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Apr 10, 20222 min read
This Day in History: Andrew Jackson captured
On this day in 1781, future President Andrew Jackson is captured by the British. He was only 14 years old. His older brother Robert was...
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Apr 9, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Mercury Seven, the first astronauts
On this day in 1959, NASA announces the names of its first astronauts. The “Mercury Seven” were an elite group, selected only after an...
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Apr 7, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Tiny Broadwick, aviation pioneer
On this day in 1893, a future aviation heroine is born. Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick has been called the “First Lady of Parachuting.” Tiny...
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Apr 7, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Lt. James Swett's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1943, a United States Marine Corps fighter pilot participates in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. The...
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Apr 7, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The first Navy flight nurse
On this day in 1945, a flight nurse lands at Okinawa. Jane Louise “Candy” Kendeigh had already made history just one month earlier when...
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Apr 6, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The last Army Day
On this day in 1949, Americans mark the last national observance of Army Day. Did you know that we used to celebrate Army Day on April 6...
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Apr 5, 20222 min read
This Day in History: HMS Bolton captured
On this day in 1776, a fledgling Continental Navy captures HMS Bolton. She was the second British ship to be captured in only two days....
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Apr 4, 20222 min read
This Day in History: The Star-Spangled Banner is redesigned
On this day in 1818, President James Monroe signs an act that redesigns the U.S. flag. That act established our current rule: The flag...
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Apr 3, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Union forces capture Richmond
On this day in 1865, Union forces capture the City of Richmond. It was the beginning of the end for Robert E. Lee and the Confederate...
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Apr 1, 20222 min read
This Month in History: Washington prepares for inauguration
During this month in 1789, George Washington receives many letters from civic groups, churches, and elected officials. He was mere days...
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Mar 31, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Timothy Bigelow, little-known hero
On this day in 1790, a little-known American Patriot passes away. Timothy Bigelow was a founder of Montpelier, Vermont, a Colonel in the...
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Mar 29, 20222 min read
This Day in History: George Taylor, Signer of the Declaration
On or around this day in 1716, a signer of the Declaration of Independence was born. Or maybe his birthday wasn’t in March after all....
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