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Happy 250th Birthday to the Sandwich
Happy 250th Birthday to the Sandwich
Happy 250th Birthday to the Sandwich
The thought of a 250-year-old sandwich is enough to turn your stomach. But, worse than that is the thought of having no sandwiches at all. That’s why we  should all join the town of Sandwich in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the invention of the sandwich.
This Day in History for May 13 – Pope John Paul II Shot and More
This Day in History for May 13 – Pope John Paul II Shot and More
This Day in History for May 13 – Pope John Paul II Shot and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1940 – Winston Churchill gives his first speech as prime minister, saying, “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat” (More info) 1958 – During a visit to Caracas, Venezuela, Vice President Richard Nixon’s car is attacked by anti-American demonstrators (More info)
This Day in History for May 11 – Bob Marley Dies and More
This Day in History for May 11 – Bob Marley Dies and More
This Day in History for May 11 – Bob Marley Dies and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1846 – President James K. Polk asked for and received a Declaration of War against Mexico, starting the Mexican-American War (More info) 1924 – Mercedes-Benz is formed when Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz merge their two companies (More info)
This Day in History for May 10 – J. Edgar Hoover is Appointed to the FBI and More
This Day in History for May 10 – J. Edgar Hoover is Appointed to the FBI and More
This Day in History for May 10 – J. Edgar Hoover is Appointed to the FBI and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1863 – Confederate General Stonewall Jackson dies, eight days after being accidentally shot by his own troops (More info) 1869 – The First Transcontinental Railroad, linking the eastern and western US, is completed with the driving in of a golden spike in Promontory Summit, UT (More info)

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