On This Date, Some Years BackinOTDSYBThe Executions of James Pratt and John SmithThere appears to be a correlation between the value of human life and the degree to which society has advanced. I mean, it used to be that…Nov 28, 2017Nov 28, 2017
On This Date, Some Years BackinOTDSYBThe Manchester Guardian Publishes Details of the Sykes-Picot AgreementEveryone wants peace in the Middle East. But no one talks about why there isn’t peace there in the first place.Nov 27, 2017Nov 27, 2017
On This Date, Some Years BackinOTDSYBThe Great Appalachian Storm of November 1950With devastating hurricanes battering the American coast every few years, I wanted to focus on a powerful Nor’easter today. It’s like an…Nov 26, 2017Nov 26, 2017
On This Date, Some Years BackinOTDSYBLee Harvey Oswald Shot By Jack RubyIn this entry, I want to focus on the fatal shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald without detouring too much into the assassination of President…Nov 25, 2017Nov 25, 2017
On This Date, Some Years BackinOTDSYBJohn Milton Publishes Areopagitica”Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.”Nov 24, 2017Nov 24, 2017
On This Date, Some Years BackinOTDSYBWilliam Lyon Mackenzie Calls for Independence from BritainWilliam Lyon Mackenzie needs to be talked about more, especially in this day in age. He’s absolutely fascinating, but so complicated he…Nov 23, 2017Nov 23, 2017
On This Date, Some Years BackinOTDSYBBloody Sunday in DublinChronologically, this is the 7th of the 19 Bloody Sundays. It’s only the second that I’ve covered, though.Nov 22, 2017Nov 22, 2017
On This Date, Some Years BackinOTDSYBThe Windsor Castle FireWhat do you do when something priceless gets ruined? There’s no insurance. There’s no selling it and getting another. It can’t be replaced…Nov 21, 2017Nov 21, 2017
On This Date, Some Years BackinOTDSYB”Malice at the Palace” NBA BrawlFull disclosure — I was born and raised in central Indiana, and the Indiana Pacers have always been my NBA team. My first NBA game was at…Nov 20, 2017Nov 20, 2017
On This Date, Some Years BackinOTDSYBSt. Elizabeth’s FloodAt first glance, this may not seem all that bad, but populations have to be accounted for. It is estimated that the population of the…Nov 19, 2017Nov 19, 2017