Random News and Notes 22 June
On this date in 1940 French Marshal Philippe Petain signed an armistice with the invading…
Random News and Notes 21 June
Happy Father's Day to all who are celebrated today. On this date in 1788, the…
Random News and Notes 20 June
On this date in 1782, The Continental Congress adopts the Great Seal of the United…
Random News and Notes 19 June
On this day in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston Texas at the…
Random News and Notes 18 June
Oh the year was 1778. And on this date in that year, the British Army…
Random News and Notes 17 June
British General Thomas Gage lands his troops on the Charlestown Peninsula overlooking Boston, Massachusetts, and…
Random News and Notes 16 June
On this date in 1779, Spain lays siege to the British held island of Gibraltar.…
Random News and Notes 15 June
Following a revolt by the English nobility against his rule, King John puts his royal…
Random News and Notes 14 June
On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress authorizes the enlistment of expert riflemen to serve…