Ever wonder "what happened in history today"? Well, I went ahead and looked some up! :) Here are some events, births, etc. that happened on September 14th. I thought this would be fun and I hope you enjoy it! :)
In 1814 Francis Scott Key wrote the "Star Spangled Banner" today.
1879: Margaret Sanger, the "outspoken early twentieth-century advocate for birth control." was born
In 1972 today, the "Waltons" TV show premiered.
1901: President McKinley died from infected gunshot wounds.
1959 Soviet probe reaches the moon.
In 1948 today, ground was broken in New York City for the United Nations' world headquarters.
1964, Walt Disney is awarded "The Medal of Freedom" at the White House.
2005: a federal judge in San Fransisco, declared the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools unconstitutional.
Well, I hope that was interesting! :)
-Sarah
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Whoa! Busy day!
ReplyDeleteYeah for the Waltons!!! I love that show :P
Interesting! Neat idea, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love the idea! Mind if I copy it sometime? The last thing mentioned makes me a little amazed though... Pledge of Allegiance UNCONSTITUTIONAL?!!? Well, it is California...
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Feel free to copy the idea any time Stephanie! :)
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