Today in History . . .

[Deb in IA]

On November 14, 1889, inspired by Jules Verne, New York World reporter Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane) set out to travel around the world in less than 80 days. She succeeded, making the trip in 72 days.

On November 14, 1922, the British Broadcasting Corp. began its domestic radio service.

On November 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed the Philippine Islands a free commonwealth.

On November 14, 1972, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 1,000 for the first time, ending the day at 1,003.16.

 

[ILUVDXL]

Did she do it in a baloon, Deb?

Good stuff today. Thanks

 

[JerseyJanice]

 

[jimmybop]

thanks deb

 

[nativetxn]

One of the most adventurous journalists in nineteenth-century America was Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman, who adopted the name Nellie Bly from the Stephen Foster song. She became world- famous when in 1890 she went round the world by boat, train and horse in just over 72 days, thus beating the fictional record set by Phileas Fogg in Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days.

No balloon on this trip

Thanks, Deb.

 

[EROS]

Thanks,DEB ........