Sunday, August 7, 2011
On this Date in 1909...
...Alice Huyler Ramsey and three friends become the first women to complete a transcontinental auto trip, taking 59 days to travel from New York City to San Francisco. This was not really what they had intended; however, it definitely sounds better than admitting they got lost on their way to New Jersey.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
On this Date in 1284...
...The Republic of Pisa is defeated in the Battle of Meloria by the Republic of Genoa, thus losing its naval dominance in the Mediterranean. It was mostly due to the possibility that all of their ships were unable to stay upright during the battle.
Friday, August 5, 2011
On this Date in 1925...
...The Welsh political party Plaid Cymru was founded with the goals of promoting the Welsh language and the political independence of the Welsh nation. It also promoted the creation of comfortable, and warm, outer wear that would become the mainstay of deer hunters across the United States.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
On this Date in 1916...
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
On this Date in 8...
...Roman Empire general Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. They would have held out longer if they had the support of the firefighting counterparts.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
On this Date in 1870...
...Tower Subway, the world's first underground tube railway, opens in London. Contrary to what its name implies, it was not actually very tall.
Monday, August 1, 2011
On this Date in 1798...
...French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Nile (Battle of Aboukir Bay) – Battle begins when a British fleet engages the French Revolutionary Navy fleet in an unusual night action. It was unusual because no-one remembered to bring a night-light and everyone was running around stubbing their toes on the cannons.
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