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Today in 1940 Adolf Hitler and his army invaded France. #tbt This led Winston Churchill, in the early days of his term as prime minister, to call on every boat, from military transports to small pleasure craft, to sail to Dunkirk, France, to evacuate troops and equipment.

In 1961 Alan Shepard became the first American to travel to space. #tbt He blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in his space capsule, Freedom 7.

Today in 1729 the Empress of Russia, Catherine the Great was born in Germany. #tbt She is remembered as a powerful ruler.

Today in 1935 the worst of the dust storms that smothered America's Dust Bowl took place. #tbt Known as “Black Sunday,” a dust storm terrorized residents across 5 states with flying dust extinguishing sunlight and choking livestock to death.

In 1860 W.K. Kellogg was born in Battle Creek, Michigan. #tbt Kellogg, the inventor of corn flakes, became a successful businessman and cereal manufacturer.

Today in 1889 the Eiffel Tower was finished. #tbt Construction of the spectacular tower had begun in 1887. The project was completed in two years, two months, and five days.

On this day in 1989 the oil tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground in the Gulf of Alaska. #tbt The Exxon Valdez spilled 11 million gallons of crude oil in the waters off the southeast coast of Alaska, causing one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history.

On this day in ancient Rome, Liberalia, a festival honoring Liber, a Roman god of wine, is held. Liber is the Italian version of Roman god of wine, Bacchus. A festival to celebrate Liber and his female counterpart Libera were held on this date, a tradition that continues to today

In 1847 Alexander Graham Bell, inventor and teacher of the deaf, was born in Scotland. Bell is remembered for his invention of the telephone, but he had many other accomplishments in his life! #Tbt

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Lawrence. Families waiting at the train station, hoping to send their children away to safety, were assaulted on this day. Thirty-five women textile workers and children were arrested. This action helped turn public sentiment in favor of the strikers, leading to eventual victory.

On this day in 1912 police in Lawrence, Massachusetts, launched an attack on families of textile workers who were trying to send their children away from the strike-affected community. #tbt Textile mill owners used strike-breaking tactics against striking textile workers in...

The members of the Association of American Painters and Sculptors, sponsor of the show, wanted to introduce the public to abstract, Impressionist, Fauvist, and Cubist art.

On this day in 1913 the 1913 International Exhibition of Modern Art, known as the Armory Show, opened in New York. #Tbt Open through March 15,1913 at the 69th Regiment Armory in New York City, the 1300 works by 300 artists included in the show created scandal and controversy.

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On this day 1840 Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were married. #Tbt Victoria had been queen of England for two years when she and her first cousin, Albert, were married. They had nine children and established royal residences at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight.

Dodgson was a lecturer in mathematics and published (under his real name) many works on mathematical topics.

In 1832 author, mathematician, and poet Lewis Carroll was born in England. #tbt Did you know that Lewis Carroll is actually a pen name? The author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, the third of eleven children and the eldest son.

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The 20th Amendment specified this day as Inauguration Day for the U.S. President. #tbt The 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1933 and nicknamed the "Lame Duck" amendment, moved inauguration day from March 4 to January 20. Roosevelt became the first president