Today in History

1890 Daughters of American Revolution founded

1929 JC Penney opens store #1252 in Milford, Delaware, making it a nationwide company with stores in all 48 U.S. states.

1976 Mao Zedong's widow Jiang Qing & "Gang of Four" arrested & charged with plotting a coup
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1881
David Houston patents roll film for cameras
1975
NBC's Saturday Night Live debuts with late comedian,George Carlin as host
The original cast ensemble " Not Ready For Primetime PLayers ''75-'80 were
Jane Curtin,Garrett Morris,Dan Aykroyd,Laraine Newman,late John Belushi,Gilda Radner,Chevy Chase-he left after the 1st yr,Bill Murray replaced him
 
1892
The U.S. Pledge of Allegiance was 1st recited in public schools during Columbus Day
1920
The Holland Tunnel which links Jersey City,NJ and NYC begins construction
 
Oct 15th
1914
ACSAP{ American Society of Composers,Authors&Publishers} founded
1951
CBS classic sitcom'I Love Lucy" '51-'57 debuts starring Lucille Ball&real husband at the time Desi Arnaz.This was the 1st scripted show that was filmed in front of a live audience
In 2018,The National Comedy Center in Jamestown,NY,{Lucy's hometown} was opened to the public
 
On This Day - 16th October
1555 English bishops Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley were burnt at the stake for heresy.


1803 The birth of Robert Stephenson, the English civil engineer who built railways and bridges. Click the BB icons for pictures of his ©BB Newcastle High Level Bridge, his ©BB Britannia Bridge and his ©BB Conwy Rail Bridge. A replica of Robert Stephenson's Rocket - (see ©BB picture) is on view at the York Railway Museum.


1834 The original Houses of Parliament were almost completely destroyed by fire. The blaze, which started from overheated chimney flues, spread rapidly throughout the medieval complex and developed into the biggest conflagration to occur in London since the Great Fire of 1666. Westminster Hall and a few other parts of the old Houses of Parliament survived the blaze and were incorporated into the New Palace of Westminster, which was built over the following decades.


1847 Charlotte Bronte's novel Jane Eyre was published in London. The book's author used the pseudonym Currer Bell.
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More about Haworth and the Brontes. Charlotte, brother Branwell and sisters Emily and Anne were all born at this house (see ©BB picture) and this close up ©BB picture in Thornton, West Yorkshire.
 
Furryanimal said:
On This Day - 16th October
1555 English bishops Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley were burnt at the stake for heresy.


1803 The birth of Robert Stephenson, the English civil engineer who built railways and bridges. Click the BB icons for pictures of his ©BB Newcastle High Level Bridge, his ©BB Britannia Bridge and his ©BB Conwy Rail Bridge. A replica of Robert Stephenson's Rocket - (see ©BB picture) is on view at the York Railway Museum.


1834 The original Houses of Parliament were almost completely destroyed by fire. The blaze, which started from overheated chimney flues, spread rapidly throughout the medieval complex and developed into the biggest conflagration to occur in London since the Great Fire of 1666. Westminster Hall and a few other parts of the old Houses of Parliament survived the blaze and were incorporated into the New Palace of Westminster, which was built over the following decades.


1847 Charlotte Bronte's novel Jane Eyre was published in London. The book's author used the pseudonym Currer Bell.
©BB
More about Haworth and the Brontes. Charlotte, brother Branwell and sisters Emily and Anne were all born at this house (see ©BB picture) and this close up ©BB picture in Thornton, West Yorkshire.
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These photos were so nice to see, @Furryanimal !
 
On This Day - 17th October
1091 A tornado struck London. It was Britain's earliest reported tornado. The wooden London Bridge was demolished, and the church of St. Mary-le-Bow in the city of London was badly damaged. Other churches in the area were demolished, as were over 600, mostly wooden, houses.


1346 At the Battle of Neville's Cross, near Durham, the Scots were routed and King David II of Scotland was captured by Edward III of England and imprisoned in the Tower of London for eleven years.


1651 Defeated by Oliver Cromwell at Worcester, Charles II of England fled to France.


1727 The birth of John Wilkes, English political agitator and advocate of press freedom who, despite being elected to Parliament four times, was not allowed to take his seat. Eventually, working, and middle-class support secured him his rightful entry to Parliament where he fought for reforms and religious tolerance.


1855 A steel-making process was patented, by Englishman Sir Harry Bessemer.


1860 The world's first professional golf tournament was held, at Prestwick in Scotland.
 
17th October 1814 -The London Beer Flood.

The London Beer Flood was an accident at Meux & Co's Horse Shoe Brewery, London, on 17 October 1814. It took place when one of the 22-foot-tall wooden vats of fermenting porter burst. The pressure destroyed another vessel, and between 128,000 and 323,000 imperial gallons of beer were released.
 
The worst earthquake in 82 years strikes San Francisco bay area minutes before the start of a World Series game there. The earthquake registers 6.9 on the Richter scale--67 are killed and damage is estimated at $10 billion. A friend of mine was at the ball game and survived just fine, but getting home was a nightmare.
 


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