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Today In History – May 8
May 8 is the 128th day of the year (129th in leap years)
Today In History in 1886 pharmacist John Pemberton first sells a carbonated beverage named "Coca-Cola" as a patent medicine; and in 1970 The Beatles release their 12th and final studio album Let It Be.
Today In History – May 7
May 7 is the 127th day of the year
Our on this day in history archives contain over 200,000 events, birthdays and deaths from 6,000 years of history. Here is a roundup of a few more of them.
CVCC Wins Big At Skills USA Conference
Team earns nearly 50 medals
Held last month in Greensboro, Skills USA is a national competition involving the skilled and technical education programs of middle, high school and college/post-secondary education institutions. Some 24 students will represent CVCC at the National Skills USA Competition this summer.
Today In History – May 6
May 6 is the 126th day of the year (127th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar
Today In History in 1910 George V becomes King of Great Britain, Ireland, and many overseas territories, on the death of his father, Edward VII; and in 2023 Charles III becomes King of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealths.
Today In History – May 5
May 5 is the 125th day of the year (126th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar
Today In History in 1809 Mary Kies becomes the first woman awarded a U.S. patent; in 1866 Memorial Day was first celebrated in the U.S.; and in 1961 Alan Shepard becomes the first American to travel into outer space.
CVCC, Mars Hill Sign Articulation Agreement
Facilitates students’ transition to BS in criminal justice
This week, the two schools signed an articulation agreement that will help CVCC students navigate a seamless transition into a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice, available via Mars Hill’s Internet-based learning programs.
Today In History – May 4
May 4 is the 124th day of the year (125th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar
Today in History in 1904 the United States begins construction of the Panama Canal; in 1927 the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is incorporated; and in 1932 mobster Al Capone begins serving an 11-year prison sentence for tax evasion.
Today In History – May 3
May 3 is the 123rd day of the year (124th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar
Today in History in 1802 Washington, D.C. was incorporated as a city; in 1952 the Kentucky Derby was televised for the first time; and in 1957 the owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, moves the team from Brooklyn to Los Angeles.
Boger City Optimist Youth Football & Cheerleading Registration
Registration is now open for ages 4-12
Registration is now open for the Boger City Optimist Youth Football and Cheerleading programs for the 2024 season for ages 4-12.
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