History Schmistory: January 11. Earhart Air!

January 11, 1935. Amelia Takes On The Pacific!

History Schmistory: January 10. Straight From the Moon!

January 10, 1946. US Army Signal Corps receives a message from the Moon.

History Schmistory: January 9. Say Cheese!

January 9, 1839. Photography Introduced.

History Schmistory, January 8

What do: Elvis, Bobby Fischer, The Pope,George Washington and Marco Polo have in common?

History Schmistory: January 7. London? Calling!

January 7, 1927. First transatlantic phone service established.

ALL NEW History Schmistory: January 5. Charles is Dead!

January 5, 1477: Charles the Bold Butchered in Battle!

History Schmistory: January 4. An Elephant Never Forgets…

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1903: Topsy, an old circus elephant, is electrocuted by Thomas Edison in an effort to shed light on the “dangers” of AC current, during the much publicized War of Currents campaign. More proof that Thomas Edison had no soul. Just look at the guy…

ALL NEW History Schmistory: January 4. Nixon Says No!

January 4, 1974: Nixon refuses the demands of the Senate Watergate Committee.

ALL NEW History Schmistory: January 3. Revolt!

January 3, 1932. Banana Revolt in Honduras!

History Schmistory: January 3. Top o’ the world, Ma (Tour Eiffel)

1956: A fire damages the top of the Eiffel Tower. Souvenir candles sell like hot-crepes

 

Ouch!

Ouch!

 

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