This Day In History

 

April 20, 1999

Two students carried out a mass shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Fourteen people died and 21 were injured as a result of the attack.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/April-20

We will NEVER Forget!!!

 

31 years ago on April 19, 1995 the Federal Building was blown up in OKC.  Up to this point this was the worst terrorist attack on American Soil.  Now after 9/11 it is the worst domestic terrorist attack.  I was in 7th grade when this happened.  And I remember the news said this had to be an Islamic Terrorist.  Who would do this?  Then America got their first glimpse of the man who blew up this building and killed 168 people - 19 of whom were children!  America felt lied to.  The bomber - Timothy McVeigh - who was white, Christian, and a veteran of America's military.  Why would he do this?  He was upset with the Government - especially Waco.  Look what is anger did!

This happened in our backyard.  People in Tulsa felt the shock of the explosion.  The site is now a Memorial and museum.  You should go if you can!

This Day In History

 

April 18, 1775

Silversmith and folk hero Paul Revere made a dramatic ride on horseback to warn Boston-area residents of an imminent attack by British troops, a day before the American Revolution began with a battle at Lexington.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/April-18

This Day In History

 

April 17, 1961

Fidel Castro's forces repelled the Bay of Pigs invasion, which was led by recent Cuban exiles and financed by the U.S. government during the Cold War.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/April-17

STUDY for AP Exam!

 

The test is 23 days away!  If you have not started to STUDY - now is the time!  Here is a FUN video!  Enjoy, and I hope you laugh a little too!

This Day In History

 

April 16, 1962

Walter Cronkite became anchor of the CBS Evening News, a position he held for nearly two decades, during which time he became known as “the most trusted man in America.”

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/April-16

This Day In History

 

April 15, 1912

The sinking of the unsinkable Titanic

On this day in 1912, the British luxury passenger liner Titanic sank en route to New York City from Southampton in England, after striking an iceberg during its maiden voyage. Of the approximately 2,200 people on board, some 1,500 people died, with the ship's crew and third-class passengers experiencing the most losses.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/April-15