President Franklin Roosevelt Dies -This Day 1945
President Franklin Roosevelt, the longest serving president in the history of the United States died of a cerebral hemorrhage, three months into his 4th term as POTUS. He was in […]
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Yuri Gargarin Makes First Successful Manned Space Flight- This Day 1961
On this day in 1961 Yuri Gagarin a 27 year old Soviet cosmonaut made the first successful manned space flight. During his flight aboard the Soviet spacecraft Vostok 1 Gargarin […]
President Truman Relieves General Of The Army Douglas MacArthur Of Command In Korea
On this day in 1951 President Harry S. Truman relieved General of the Army Douglas MacArthur of overall command in Korea. The arrogant as ever MacArthur was running his mouth […]
The Titanic Leaves Port In Southampton, England- This Day 1912
On this day in 1912 the Titanic left port in Southampton, England on her first and only voyage. The Titanic would sink on April 15th,1912 causing the deaths of 1502 […]
Frank Robinson Becomes Baseball’s First African-American Manager- This Day 1975
On this day in 1975 Frank Robinson of the Cleveland Indians became the baseball’s first African-American manager. He was a player-manager that season. It was an exciting day in Cleveland […]
Move Over Babe Here Comes Henry- Hank Aaron Hits Record Breaking #715-This Day 1974
On this day in 1974 Henry Aaron broke the record that would never be broken. 39 years ago today at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium Henry Aaron in the fourth inning hit […]
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