On this day, the federal government acted to enforce desegregation proving that not all states exercise noble rights. A political dynasty had a big day. Early newspapers were discovered. And in North Dakota, we had a visit from a well-known adopted son.
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On this day, forever a solemn remembrance for the events of 2001. Sixty years earlier, construction began on the Pentagon. Before that a local business that's still with us was starting to pop.
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A king was born. Canada entered the fray. Minot leaders were concerned for the interests of pedestrians, and a call to enjoy the moment.
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On this day the David became the David. New York became New York. And property taxes were still an ugly reality. Read more about it on TheMinotVoice.com
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On this day in 1822, Brazil declared its independence from Portugal, with Prince Pedro becoming Emperor Pedro I. This event is celebrated as Dia da Independência or Independence Day in Brazil. On this day in 1940, the Blitz began as Nazi Germany launched a sustained bombing campaign against London during World War II. The air
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On this day in 1901, U.S. President William McKinley was shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. McKinley succumbed to his injuries eight days later, making Theodore Roosevelt the 26th president. On this day in 1916, the first true self-service grocery store, Piggly Wiggly, was opened by Clarence Saunders
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