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1857: Germans Found a City in California (Anaheim)

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1857: Germans Found a City in California (Anaheim)

German colonists founded the city of Anaheim, California on this day in 1857. The city is now famous for ...

German colonists founded the city of Anaheim, California on this day in 1857. The city is now famous for being the home of Disneyland, one of the largest amusement parks in the world, visited by aroun ...

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1965: First Pope in New York

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1965: First Pope in New York

This day in 1965 marked the first time in history that a pope set foot on U.S. soil. Namely, on that day, ...

This day in 1965 marked the first time in history that a pope set foot on U.S. soil. Namely, on that day, Pope Paul VI made a pastoral journey to the USA. Pope Paul VI (Giovanni Battista Montini) was ...

October 04, 2018
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1782: General Charles Lee – George Washington’s Rival

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1782: General Charles Lee – George Washington’s Rival

This day in 1782 marked the death of General Charles Lee, George Washington's rival for the position of c ...

This day in 1782 marked the death of General Charles Lee, George Washington's rival for the position of commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the War of Independence. Lee was born in Engla ...

October 02, 2018
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1804: Michael Hillegas – the German who Was the First Treasurer of the United States

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1804: Michael Hillegas – the German who Was the First Treasurer of the United States

On this day in 1804, Michael Hillegas died. He was the first Treasurer of the United States. Michael was ...

On this day in 1804, Michael Hillegas died. He was the first Treasurer of the United States. Michael was born the U.S. city of Philadelphia in 1729, when this area was a part of the British colonial e ...

September 29, 2018
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1956: Death of William Boeing

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1956: Death of William Boeing

The founder of The Boeing Company was born Wilhelm Böing, and his parents were of German-American origin. ...

The founder of The Boeing Company was born Wilhelm Böing, and his parents were of German-American origin. His father was a wealthy mining engineer and businessman, and he himself began his career as a ...

September 28, 2018
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Humble Washerwoman Donated her Surprisingly Large Life Savings to Charity – 1999

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Humble Washerwoman Donated her Surprisingly Large Life Savings to Charity – 1999

This day in 1999 marked the death of an unusual benefactor from the southern U.S. She lived in Hattiesbur ...

This day in 1999 marked the death of an unusual benefactor from the southern U.S. She lived in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and worked as a local washerwoman. Many were therefore surprised when she estab ...

September 26, 2018
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1981: Sandra Day O’Connor: First Woman Appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court

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1981: Sandra Day O’Connor: First Woman Appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court

On this day in 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first female Associate Justice of the Suprem ...

On this day in 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first female Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. She was 51 years old at the time. Sandra Day O'Connor was born in Texas and grew up on ...

September 25, 2018
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1956: TAT-1: The First Phone Conversation Beneath the Atlantic Ocean

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1956: TAT-1: The First Phone Conversation Beneath the Atlantic Ocean

On this day in 1956, the first submarine transatlantic telephone cable system, TAT-1, was inaugurated. Ab ...

On this day in 1956, the first submarine transatlantic telephone cable system, TAT-1, was inaugurated. About 100 years earlier, telegraph cables had been laid across the Atlantic Ocean, which allowed ...

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