September 26th: Today in 1969 the pilot episode for the Brady Bunch “The Honeymoon” first airs on television. The show goes on to many horrific years of success. Sorry rest of the world, today’s Today In History is a special dedication to one of my best friends, non-brain damaging history will return tomorrow.
September 25th: Today in 1929 Jimmy Doolittle flys to the first flight conducted completely by instrument from take off to landing. This ‘blind flying’ was more than a trick, it proved that flights could go on in difficult conditions, which had been nearly impossible during the early days of flight.
September 24th: Today in 1969 began the trial of the “Chicago Eight” for allegedly causing riots at the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago. The eight were Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, John Froines, Bobby Seale, Rennie Davis, David Dellinger, Lee Weiner, and Tom Hayden and they turned the trial into a political event every bit as [...]
September 23rd: Today in 1803 Arthur Wellesley, later and more famously known as the Duke of Wellington, won his first major battle at Assaye. The battle was against the Mahratta and is one of a long string of battles fought in India in the early 19th century that chipped away at local rule of the [...]
It turns out some Orioles fans can’t be bothered to try my tips for being a happy fan. They want a winning team, or at least a competitive one. The team owner responds by calling them ingrates, one of the players can’t understand what they are talking about (Hint: Brian, they want a winning team), [...]
September 22nd: Today in 1862 the first part of the Emancipation Proclamation is released by President Abraham Lincoln. It declared that all slaves in parts of the nation not under Union control would be freed on January 1, 1863. This was a first step, and some say not very bold as it didn’t free slaves [...]