Moments in Time – November 27, 2024
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On Dec. 9, 1990, Lech Walesa, founder of the Solidarity trade union, won a landslide election victory, becoming the first directly elected Polish leader.
On Dec. 10, ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time – December 29, 2021
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On Jan. 14, 1639, in Hartford, Connecticut, the first constitution in the American colonies, the “Fundamental Orders,” is adopted. The Fundamental Orders declared that ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time – December 8, 2021
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On Dec. 25, 1776, Gen. George Washington crosses the Delaware River with 5,400 Patriot troops, hoping to surprise a Hessian force celebrating Christmas at their winter ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time – November 17, 2021
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On Dec. 2, 1777, Philadelphia housewife and nurse Lydia Darragh single-handedly saves the lives of Gen. George Washington and his Continental Army when she overhears the ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time – Dec. 19, 2018
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On Jan. 4, 1785, the older of the two Grimm brothers, Jacob, is born in Hanau, Germany. His brother Wilhelm is born the following year. As young men, the brothers published ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time – June 13, 2018
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On June 27, 1829, English scientist James Smithson dies, leaving behind a will with a peculiar footnote. Smithson decreed that the whole of his fortune would ... Continue Reading →
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