This Day In History

 

October 6, 1993

Michael Jordan retired from professional basketball, saying “I don't have anything else to prove,” only to return in March 1995.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-6

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October 5, 2011

American businessman Steve Jobs, a pioneer of the personal computer era who cofounded Apple and transformed it into one of the world's most successful companies, died at age 56.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-5

Be Careful for What you Wish for!

 

In AP US History you do not need to know Military History.  If you are a military history buff I am sorry.  You just need to know what led to the conflict, what happened, and the impact.  So for the American Revolution you must know the Road to Revolution (1763 - 1776)  In 1763 England won the 7 Year's War - ending Salutary Neglect.  England built up a large debt, and began taxing the colonist to pay for future protection.  One of the first acts was the Stamp Act,

The Stamp Act taxed all Paper Goods like playing cards and documents and newspapers.  The colonist were furious, and decided to fight back.  They established the Stamp Act Congress, and got what they wanted - England Repealed the Stamp Act!

England replaced the Stamp Act with the Declaratory Act.  

It was worse than the Stamp Act, and then right after they passed the Townshend Acts.  You do not want to pay a tax on Paper - you can on everything else - paint, lead, and tea

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October 4, 1957

Sputnik 1 launched by U.S.S.R.

On this day in 1957 the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, which orbited Earth until 1958, inaugurated the space age, and heightened Cold War competition between the U.S.S.R. and the U.S.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-4

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October 3, 1995

One of the most sensational trials in U.S. history ended as a jury found O.J. Simpson not guilty of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman.

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

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October 2, 1967

American lawyer and civil rights activist Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming its first African American member.

BE KIND!!!!

 

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October 1, 1800

Napoleon induced a reluctant King Charles IV of Spain to cede Louisiana back to France.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-1

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Elie Wiesel

American author

born

September 30, 1928
Sighet, Romania
(Birthday tomorrow)

died

July 2, 2016 (aged 87)
New York City, New York

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September 29, 2005

American jurist John G. Roberts, Jr., was sworn in as the 17th chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

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

Time to SIGN UP for the AP Exam!

 

The announcement and links are on Canvas announcements.  You have till November 15th to SIGN UP!!!!

information

AP Testing - it's time to sign up!

1. Create an account with College BoardLinks to an external site. using your k12 email. Suggest using your student ID# as your password so it's easy to remember. You can add your initials and a # to make it more unique.  (If you cannot log into your College Board account for the AP test because you cannot remember your email and password, you will not be able to take the test.)

2. Create an account with Total RegistrationLinks to an external site. using your k12 email.  Suggest using your student ID# as your password so it's easy to remember. You can add your initials and a # to make it more unique.

 

    

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September 28, 1781

The Siege of Yorktown began, eventually leading on October 19 to the British surrender by General Lord Cornwallis and the end of the American Revolution.

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

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September 27, 1962

Rachel Carson's Silent Spring was published, and it became one of the most-influential books in the modern environmental movement.

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

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September 26, 1960

First televised U.S. presidential debate

The first in a series of historic televised debates (seen by some 85 to 120 million viewers) between U.S. presidential candidates John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon was broadcast this day in 1960.

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

Homecoming Door Decoration - 5th Hour

 I am so PROUD of my 5th Hour - They rocked this Door Decorating!   I encouraged them to dream big, and boy howdy did they

The last two photos are a selfie with Mason and Malik.  They were on the Royal Court, and in my APUSH Class!  I LOVE Them!  Then I got a picture with THEE Miss Hornet!!!!

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September 25, 1777

Philadelphia, then the American capital, was occupied by British forces during the American Revolution.

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

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September 24, 1957

Federal troops sent into Little Rock, Arkansas

On this day in 1957 racial desegregation took centre stage when federal troops were dispatched to Little Rock, Arkansas, to maintain order and enforce the right of black students to attend the local public high school.

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

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September 23, 1806

Lewis and Clark arrived in St. Louis, Missouri, at the end of their daring expedition to the Pacific Northwest.

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

Forgiveness is Freeing Yourself!

 

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September 22, 1994

The first episode of Friends aired on NBC, and the show became one of the most popular sitcoms in the United States.

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

Showed this clip of Joey writing a recommendation letter, and he reminds us not to use all big words.  The essay becomes confusing, and unable to understand!

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September 21, 2004

The American band Green Day released its iconic American Idiot, which later won a Grammy Award for best rock album and was adapted into a rock opera.

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

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September 20, 2011

Don't Ask, Don't Tell—a U.S. military policy that theoretically lifted a ban on homosexuals in the armed forces, provided that individuals kept their sexuality private—officially ended.

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

Show Kindness

 

In Detroit, high school students are volunteering to serve as pallbearers at the funerals of homeless veterans who have no family to honor them.

This initiative, called the Pallbearer Ministry, began in 2015 when a group of six seniors from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School decided to step in and offer a dignified farewell to veterans who passed away alone.

Since then, the program has grown, and over 50 students have been trained to assist at these services. Each student learns about the life and military service of the veteran before the funeral, which helps them connect more deeply with the person they are honoring.

By participating, the students provide a final act of respect for those who served the country but had no family to carry their casket. The experience is not only a way to show respect to the deceased but also offers the students valuable lessons in empathy, dignity, and community service.

The program has become an important reminder that every life has worth, and that even those who may have been forgotten by society deserve to be treated with dignity in their final moments. Through their involvement, the students are learning to reflect on the significance of service and the impact they can make on others, particularly those who are marginalized.

This small act of kindness highlights the value of community and the importance of standing together to support those in need. 

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George Washington warned against political parties and foreign alliances.

September 19, 1796

George Washington's Farewell Address published

In his Farewell Address, printed in a Philadelphia newspaper on this day in 1796, George Washington, the first U.S. president, implored his country to maintain neutrality and avoid entangling alliances with Europe.

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