history

Witness living history in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. On Thurs., January 30 at 7:00 p.m. The Thensted Center in Grand Coteau will host an evening of oral history and fiction featuring the true stories of Mary Ann Milton and Margaret Thomas. Their oral histories will be recorded and archived at the Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore at ULL...

If you were a kid in the 50s, 60, 70s or even the early 80s, you probably shouldn't be alive, but in spite lead paint, the lack of child proof medicine bottles, and riding bikes without helmets...You Made It!

It seems that people were on to something in the 1950s! This video blew my mind when I saw what this driver did to parallel park his car! I personally can not parallel park a car to save my life so this could have made my life a lot easier. {YouTube}

Last night, while surfing the internet, I came across the Bullitt County, Kentucky, eighth-grade examination, dated 1912.  I would fail.  Miserably.

A recent trip afforded us the opportunity to visit Vicksburg, Mississippi's National Military Park, which memorializes the battles and soldiers of the Civil War.

In his most famous speech, at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Dr. King delivered an address he called 'The American Dream.'

Did you know that 5 different attacks on United States soil occurred during World War II (other than Pearl Harbor, of course)?  I didn't, either. The History Channel's website lists the 5 event, with general details, in a post entitled "5 Attacks on U...

WHAT YEAR WAS IT These songs were on the radio: 'Good Morning Starshine' (Oliver) 'Everyday People' (Sly & The Family Stone) 'Come Together' (The Beatles) These events were shaping the world: “Easy Rider” opens in theaters. “The Godfather” by Mario Puzo is released in print. Vince Lombardi (Redskins) coaches his last football game, losing.

WHAT YEAR WAS IT? These songs were on the radio: 'St. Elmo’s Fire' (John Parr) 'Saving All My Love For You' (Whitney Houston) 'Part-Time Lover' (Stevie Wonder) These events were shaping the world: The cost of a dozen eggs: 96 cents. Lee Iacocca’s 'Iacocca: An Autobiography ' is on the best-selling list for 62 consecutive weeks. Three months after a new version of Coke is launched, the Coca-Co

WHAT YEAR WAS IT These songs were popular: 'Loves Me Like A Rock' (Paul Simon) 'Bad, Bad Leroy Brown' (Jim Croce) 'Midnight Train To Georgia' (Gladys Knight & The Pips) These events were current: Skylab, the first American space station, is launched. The Watergate trial begins in Washington, D.C. President Nixon signs the Endangered Species Act into law.

WHAT YEAR WAS IT These songs were popular: 'Heart Of Glass' (Blondie) 'Sad Eyes' (Robert John) 'Babe' (Styx) These events were making headlines: Congress approves the creation of the Department of Education. A nuclear power plant accident occurs at Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania, releasing radiation. 43 million watch "Elvis!" on ABC.

Why did the chicken cross the road? -  is not the oldest joke known to man.

What Year Was It Radio stations were playing these song: 'Blinded By The Light' (Manfred Mann’s Earth Band) 'Hotel California' (Eagles) 'I Wish' (Stevie Wonder) These events were making headlines: Fleetwood Mac’s Grammy-winning album “Rumours” is released. The space shuttle Enterprise test vehicle goes on its maiden “flight” while sitting on top of a Boeing 747, at Edwards Air Force Base in

What Year Was It? These songs were topping the charts: 'Jack & Diane' (John Cougar) 'Who Can it Be Now?' (Men At Work) 'Up Where We Belong' (Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes) These events were shaping the world: M.R.I. diagnostic machines are introduced in Britain. John Belushi, 33, dies of a drug overdose. Michael Jackson releases his “Thriller” album.

WHAT YEAR WAS IT? These songs were on the radio: 'We Can Work It Out' (The Beatles) 'Summer In The City' (The Lovin’ Spoonful) 'You Keep Me Hangin’ On' (The Supremes) These events were shaping the world: 'Star Trek' is launched.  It will become one of the few series to be more popular in syndication that in its network run. LSD is pulled off the market by its manufacturer after being banned b

What Year Was It? These songs were on the charts: 'Human' (Human League) 'Amanda' (Boston) 'True Colors' (Cyndi Lauper) These events were in the news: The 'Oprah Winfrey Show' hits national TV. Nintendo video games are introduced in the U.S. Clint Eastwood is elected mayor of Carmel, California

What Diana Ross song peaked at number one on this date in 1980?

What year was it? These songs were popular: 'I Can’t Go For That' (Hall & Oates) 'Centerfold' (J. Geils Band) 'Ebony And Ivory' (Paul McCartney with Stevie Wonder) These events were taking place: St. Louis Cardinals defeat Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 to win the World Series. John W. Hinckley, Jr. is found not guilty because of insanity in the shooting of President Reagan. M.R.I. diagnostic machi

What year was it? These songs were hot: 'Private Eyes' (Hall & Oates) 'Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)' (Christopher Cross) 'Endless Love' (Diana Ross & Lionel Richie) These events were being talked about: A first-class stamp cost 20 cents. MRI machines are first used in Britain. John Belushi, 33, dies of a drug overdose.

What year did all of this take place? These songs were popular on the radio: 'Love Is Here And Now You’re Gone' (The Supremes) 'Ruby Tuesday' (The Rolling Stones) 'All You Need Is Love' (The Beatles) These events took place: PBS begins as a 70 station network. The Beatles release the 'Sgt. Pepper' album. Aretha Franklin Day is declared in Detroit. What year was it?