Today in History in 1558 Elizabeth I, age 42, ascends English throne upon death of her half-sister "Bloody" Mary; in 1800 Congress held 1st session in Washington D.C. in uncompleted Capitol building; and in 1855 David Livingstone becomes the first European to see Victoria Falls in what is now Zambia and Zimbabwe. Saturday, November 17, 2018
Today in History in 1965 Walt Disney launched Epcot Center: Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow; in 1982 the Space Shuttle Columbia completed its 1st operational flight; and in 2000 Bill Clinton became the first U.S. President to visit Vietnam since the end of the Vietnam War. Friday, November 16, 2018
Today in History in 1492 Christopher Columbus notes first recorded reference to tobacco; in 1956 Elvis Presley's first film "Love Me Tender" premiered in NYC; and in 1969 Wendy’s Hamburgers opened. Thursday, November 15, 2018
Today in History in 1900 Aaron Copland, composer of Appalachian Spring was born in Brooklyn, New York; in 1904 King C. Gillette patented the Gillette razor blade; and in 1948 Charles Philip Arthur George (Prince Charles), Prince of Wales/Duke of Cornwall was born. Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Today in History in 1843 Mt. Rainier in Washington State erupts; in 1921 "Sheik", a silent film starring Rudolph Valentino, was released; and in 1940 Walt Disney's "Fantasia" was released. Tuesday, November 13, 2018
