Do NOT Forget to fall back!

 

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Another section of Great Wall of China discovered

Announced on November 3, 1998 was the discovery in the Hui Autonomous Region of Ningxia of a previously unknown 15.5-mile (25-km) segment of the Great Wall of China, which runs a total of about 4,500 miles (7,300 km).

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-3

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Jimmy Carter elected 39th U.S. president

Jimmy Carter, recipient of the Nobel Prize for Peace in 2002 and Democratic former governor of Georgia, was elected 39th president of the United States November 2, 1976, narrowly defeating Republican Gerald R. Ford.

Taken from:https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-2 

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James Cameron's Titanic, a drama about the doomed ocean liner, had its first public screening at the Tokyo International Film Festival; the movie would become one of the highest grossing of all time, and it made Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet international stars.

November 1, 1997

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-31

Happy Halloween!

 

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Luther's Ninety-five Theses posted

According to tradition, Martin Luther October 31, 1517 posted on a church door in Wittenberg, Germany, his Ninety-five Theses, a manifesto that turned a protest about an indulgence scandal into the Protestant Reformation.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-31

You are Blessed!

 

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Orson Welles's radio dramatization of H.G. Wells's War of the Worlds was broadcast, causing great alarm—though reports of a nationwide panic were unfounded—as some listeners feared a genuine invasion from Mars.

October 30, 1938

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-30

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Collapse of U.S. stock market prices

Just five days after nearly 13 million shares of U.S. stock were sold in one day in 1929, an additional 16 million shares were sold this day, called “Black Tuesday,” further fueling the crisis known as the Great Depression.

October 29, 1929

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-29

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Statue of Liberty dedicated

On October 28 in 1886 U.S. President Grover Cleveland officially dedicated the Statue of Liberty—a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States—on Bedloe's (later Liberty) Island in Upper New York Bay.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-28

The Power of One

 

I LOVE the idea of this!  We all have gifts and resources to give the world.  Here are some of my favorite examples of the Power of One:

Dr. Salk figured out how to cure Polio.  Instead of patening the cure and gaining BILLIONS - he gave it to the world to help people.  WOW!

This was a student protest in Beijing.  No one knows who this guy was, but MAN he made a statement!!!!

I LOVE This!  Using gifts to help people!!!!  Haircuts are life changing!

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The Boston Red Sox ended the “Curse of the Bambino”—an alleged hex that began in 1920 when the team's owner sent Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees in exchange for $125,000 and a personal loan—by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals to win the World Series title. It was the Red Sox's first MLB championship in 86 years.

October 27, 2004

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-27

Fun Movie that shows the Red Sox Winning!

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The action thriller The Terminator was released in the United States; hugely successful, it made actor Arnold Schwarzenegger a star and established director James Cameron as a bankable filmmaker.

October 26, 1984

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-26

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American military officer Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., became the first African American general in the U.S. Army when he was promoted to brigadier general.

October 25, 1940

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-25

Do Not be a Bystander!

 

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A record 12,894,650 shares of stock were traded, causing the first day of real panic in the Crash of October 24, 1929, known as “Black Thursday.”

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-24

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Apple introduced the iPod, a portable media player that became one of the most successful and revolutionary products of the early 2000s.  October 23, 2001

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-23

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Cuban missile crisis

On this day October 22, 1962, President John F. Kennedy alerted Americans to the Cuban missile crisis, declaring a naval blockade to prevent further missile shipments to the island country 90 miles (145 km) off the coast of the U.S.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-22

Danger of a Single Story

 

Darning Unit 2 England was the meanest European power who had strong stereotypes. 

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John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon debated for the fourth and final time before the October 21, 1960 U.S. presidential election.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-21

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The U.S. Senate, after due consideration and considerable oratory, ratified the Louisiana Purchase on October 20, 1803.

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

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Surrender of Lord Cornwallis

On this day o October 19,1781, Britain's Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown, Virginia, handing a huge victory to American General George Washington and effectively ending the American Revolution and assuring America's independence.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-19

Wake Up!

 

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October 18, 1898, Puerto Rico was turned over to the United States following the Spanish-American War.

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

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Mother Teresa awarded Nobel Prize, October 17, 1979

On this day in 1979, Mother Teresa, founder of a Roman Catholic order of women dedicated to the poor and particularly to the destitute of India, was named the recipient of that year's Nobel Prize for Peace.

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

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Marie-Antoinette guillotined, October 16, 1793

After the French Revolution began, Marie-Antoinette, queen consort of Louis XVI, was targeted by agitators who, enraged by her extravagance and attempts to save the monarchy, ultimately guillotined her on this day in 1793.

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

Have a GREAT Fall Break - See you on the 16th!

 

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10 Oct, 1944 World War II Auschwitz

1944 : 800 Gypsy children, are murdered when they are gassed to death at Auschwitz concentration camps. As well as Jews the Nazi party had decided Gypsies should also be exterminated and approximately 1.5 million Gypsies were murdered by the Nazis.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/october10th.html

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October 9, 1635: Roger Williams Is Banished From Massachusetts Bay Colony

Theologian and author Roger Williams is banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. A Puritan minister, Williams was expelled by the General Court of Massachusetts for calling for religious tolerance, which officials saw as “Satan’s Policy.” He went on to establish the neighboring Colony of Rhode Island, the forerunner of the very state itself. To this day, he’s remembered for his beliefs regarding separation of church and state as well as fair treatment of Native Americans.

Taken from: https://allthatsinteresting.com/today-in-history/october-9

Be Kind!

 

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8 Oct, 1985 England Les Misérables

1985 : Les Misérables opens in the West End and on October 8th, 2006, the show celebrated its 21st anniversary becoming the longest-running West End musical in history and is still running (though it has changed venues).

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/october8th.html

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7 Oct, 2008 US Presidential Hopefuls Debate

2008 : Barack Obama and John McCain have a town hall-style debate dominated by the financial crisis and foreign policy. Currently Barack Obama is believed to be ahead in the polls by up to 8 points.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/october7th.html

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6 Oct, 1927 U.S.A. "The Jazz Singer"

1927 : The Jazz Singer premiered in New York bringing to a close the era of silent movies and the sound and music era begins.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/october6th.html

Parent Teacher Conferences 10/7 and 10/8

 

Monday and Tuesday from 4 to 7 - HOPE to see you there!

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5 Oct, 1962 Germany Berlin Wall

October 5th, 1962 : East German guards shot a man with Tommy gun blasts on the eastern side of the Berlin Wall and would not allow ambulances from the red cross on the western side to approach even though the man was screaming in pain, the incident took place about 3 miles from checkpoint Charlie.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/october5th.html

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4 Oct, 1933 U.S.A. 18th Amendment

1933 : Seven new states will hold referendums in the next month including Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky for repeal of the 18th Amendment to change from dry states to wet states which will allow alcohol to be sold once again, it is believed the majority will vote in favor of repealing the law.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/october4th.html

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3 Oct, 1964 U.S.A. Buffalo Wings

1964 : The first Buffalo Wings (deep fried chicken wings coated with vinegar based cayenne pepper hot sauce and margarine or butter) are made at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, hence the name.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/october3rd.html

42 - The first Black man in Baseball

 

This week we discussed early Slavery in America.  Someone brought up how White Southerners made Medical Reports declaring African Americans as inferior.  That is crazy to me, and thankfully has been proven wrong.  White people and Black people are the same medically, but a Black person has more Melanin in their skin.

This conversation made me think of the movie 42.  The story of Jackie Robinson the first black man in Baseball (MLB).  He broke down so many barriers, and had to deal with so much racism.  It was the 1940s when Jin Crow ruled.  The movie focuses on the racism he had to deal with.  It makes you wonder - could you handle all that he did?  I think no.  It was in his contract not to get upset if someone spits on you.  What?!?!

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2 Oct, 1967 U.S.A. Thurgood Marshall

1967 : Thurgood Marshall took the oath of office to become the first African American member of the US Supreme Court.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/october2nd.html