Recent Memorial Pages by This_Day_In_History, 21-40

• Today In History- October 9

  Founder of Rhode Island Roger Williams is banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony as a religious dissident.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 248 views

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• Today In History- October 7

  U.S. and British government announce establishment of United Nations.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 234 views

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• Today In History- October 6

  The Naval War College of the United States Navy was founded in Newport, Rhode Island.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 280 views

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• Today In History- October 4

  The first complete English-language Bible (the Matthew Bible) is printed, with translations by William Tyndale and Miles Coverdale.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 216 views

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• Today In History- October 3

  First successful launch of a V-2 /A4-rocket from Test Stand VII at Peenemünde, Germany: the first man-made object to reach space.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 242 views

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• Today In History- September 2

  The Geneva Protocol is adopted as a means to strengthen the League of Nations.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 204 views

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• Today In History- September 30

  The League of Nations unanimously outlaws "intentional bombings of civilian populations."

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 177 views

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• Today In History- September 29

  William the Conqueror invades England.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 1,503 views

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• Today In History- September 28

  American forces backed by a French fleet begin the siege of Yorktown, Virginia.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 226 views

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• Today In History- September 27

  World War II: The Tripartite Pact is signed in Berlin by Germany, Japan and Italy.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 222 views

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• Today In History- September 26

  Fidel Castro announces Cuba's support for the U.S.S.R.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 176 views

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• Today In History- September 24

  President Eisenhower sends United States National Guard troops to Little Rock, Arkansas, to enforce desegregation.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 297 views

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• Today In History- September 23

  First commencement exercises occur at Harvard College.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 198 views

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• Today In History- September 22

  The position of United States Postmaster General established.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 236 views

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• Today In History- September 21

  Sandra Day O'Connor is unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate as the first female supreme court justice.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 1,140 views

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• Today In History- September 20

  The first gasoline-powered car debuts in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 307 views

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• Today In History- September 19

  The Continental Congress passes the first budget of the United States.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 175 views

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• Today In History- September 17

  The United States Constitution is signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 149 views

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• Today In History- September 16

  Settlers race in Oklahoma for prime land in the Cherokee Strip.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 461 views

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• Today In History- September 15

  World War I: Tanks are used for the first time in battle, at the Battle of the Somme.

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  Updated 19 Jul 2011 - 497 views

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