Today in History in 1896 Gold was first discovered in the Klondike at Bonanza Creek, Alaska; in 1969 the second day of Woodstock took place in New York; and in 1977 Elvis Presley died at Graceland at age 42. Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Today in History in 1639 the Mayflower set sail from Southampton with 102 Pilgrims; in 1863 the HL Hunley submarine arrived in Charleston on railroad cars; and in 1939 “The Wizard of Oz” premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Monday, August 15, 2022
Today in History in 1281 during Kublai Khan’s second invasion of Japan his invading Chinese fleet of 3,500 vessels disappeared in a typhoon near Japan; and in 1945 Victory over Japan Day, the Japanese surrendered and the end of World War II was announced. Sunday, August 14, 2022
Today in History some notables born on this day: 1860, sharp shooter Annie Oakley; 1895 actor Bert Lahr (Cowardly Lion in Wizard of Oz); English director Alfred Hitchcock; and 1926 Fidel Castro, Cuban dictator/president. Saturday, August 13, 2022
Today in History in 1851 Isaac Singer patented the sewing machine; in 1955 President Eisenhower raised the minimum wage from 75 cents to $1 an hour; and in 1964 Ian L. Fleming, British journalist/writer (James Bond), died at age 56. Friday, August 12, 2022
