Today In History

Here is what happened on Tuesday - May 13th...
It is day 134 of the year 2008, and there are 231 days left...

Famous People Born On This Day In History...

      1842, Sir Arthur Sullivan, of Gilbert & Sullivan fame.

      1856, Peter Henry Emerson, first photographer to promote. photography as an independent art.

      1914, Joe Louis, heavyweight.

      1929, Burt Bacharach

Events On This Day In History...

      1607, English land to found Jamestown (first permanent settlement)

      1835, First foreign embassy in Hawaii is established.

      1846, US declares war on Mexico.

      1873, U.S. Postal Service introduces post cards.

      1884, Institute for Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) founded.

      1950, The Diner's Club issues its first credit cards.

And Don't Forget...

Leprechaun Day -- no blarney!

Today In History

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1842,	Sir Arthur Sullivan, of Gilbert & Sullivan fame.
1856,	Peter Henry Emerson, first photographer to promote. photography as an independent art.
1914,	Joe Louis, heavyweight.
1929,	Burt Bacharach

1607,	English land to found Jamestown (first permanent settlement)
1835,	First foreign embassy in Hawaii is established.
1846,	US declares war on Mexico.
1873,	U.S. Postal Service introduces post cards.
1884,	Institute for Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) founded.
1950,	The Diner's Club issues its first credit cards.