The Washington Monument Opens This Day 1888
On this day in 1888 the Washington Monument officially opened to the general public. I’ve been up it a few times. Once as a kid I walked down the steps […]
Category Archives: American History
Noted Civil War Author Bruce Catton Born This Day 1899
Author Bruce Catton who wrote wonderful histories of the Civil War was born on this day in 1899. He died at age 78 in 1978. From 1961-65 America celebrated the […]
The Great Chicago Fire Finally Brought Under Control -This Day 1871
On this day in 1871 the Great Chicago Fire was finally brought under control. The fire which burned four square miles of the city left 90,000 out of the cities […]
The Final Minute of “The Miracle On Ice” Hans Postcard’s #1 Sports Event
Below the final minute of The Miracle On Ice…and the greatest sports call ever “Do You Believe In Miracles!” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYscemhnf88
Hans Postcard’s “Mount Rushmore Of Sports Events ” #1 The Miracle On Ice
1- The Miracle on Ice- An easy choice. I remember going into the Olympics a friend and I were hoping that maybe a miracle would happen and Team USA would get […]
Hans Postcard’s Mount Rushmore Of Sports Events #3 The Thrilla In Manila
3. The Thrilla In Manila- Yes, an event I didn’t even see live is #3 on my list. I listened an account of it on the radio. Rooting […]
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