Today in history 1630 The town of Trimontaine, in Massachusetts, is renamed Boston, and becomes the state capital. 1864 Union General Phil Sheridans troops skirmish with the Confederates under Jubal Early outside Winchester, Virginia. 1876 The James-Younger gang botches an attempt to rob the First National Bank of Northfield, Minnesota. 1888 An incubator is used for the first time on a premature infant. 1936 Buddy Holly, singer, songwriter, rock n roll pioneer was born today 1940 Germanys blitz against London begins during the Battle of Britain. 2004 Hurricane Ivan damages 90% of buildings on the island of Grenada; 39 die in the Category 5 storm.
Posted on: Sun, 07 Sep 2014 13:49:00 +0000
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