Well, this is my last Today in History post for 2002. We will be leaving tomorrow for a week of vacation, and will be spending some time with our families in Indiana and Ohio. So, in my absence, ILUVDXL has graciously offered to cover for me next week.
See you all on January 6, 2003 !!
On December 27, 1831, the HMS Beagle, with Charles Darwin on board, departs from Plymouth. She will eventually visit the Galapagos Islands where Darwin will form his theories on evolution.
On December 27, 1932, the Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
On December 27, 1956, segregation on buses in Tallahassee, Florida is outlawed.
On December 27, 1979, President Hafizullah Amin of Afghanistan is ousted and murdered in a coup backed by the Soviet Union, beginning a war that will last more than 10 years.
See you all on January 6, 2003 !!
On December 27, 1831, the HMS Beagle, with Charles Darwin on board, departs from Plymouth. She will eventually visit the Galapagos Islands where Darwin will form his theories on evolution.
On December 27, 1932, the Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
On December 27, 1956, segregation on buses in Tallahassee, Florida is outlawed.
On December 27, 1979, President Hafizullah Amin of Afghanistan is ousted and murdered in a coup backed by the Soviet Union, beginning a war that will last more than 10 years.
