Researchers discover 18th century clay tobacco pipes were used as weapons and surgical tools: The ready availability of clay pipes meant that they were sometimes used for other activities other than smoking. Ashmolean Museum, CC BY-NC Tobacco pipes were one of the first mass-produced, disposable objects in Britain. Through contact with indigenous peoples of the …
Richard Price: how one of the 18th century’s most influential thinkers was forgotten: Richard Price reading a letter dated 1784 from his friend, Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin West, National Library of Wales & Shutterstock According to the eulogies and obituaries written at the time of his death in 1791, Richard Price’s name would be remembered alongside …
Today in History for 18th October 2022: Historical Events 1386 – Opening of the University of Heidelberg 1969 – Jefferson Airplane’s Paul Kanter arrested for marijuana possession 1977 – NY Yankees win their 21st World Championship, 4 games 1992 – 6.6 earthquake hits Colombia with no fatalities 2001 – Crude Oil for November delivery falls …
Today in History for 18th September 2022: Historical Events 1846 – Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning exchange their last letters before they move to Italy 1962 – Rwanda, Burundi, Jamaica and Trinidad admitted (105th-108th) to UN 1964 – TV series “The Addams Family”, starring John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Ted Cassidy, and Jackie Coogan, premieres on …
Today in History for 18th August 2022: Historical Events 1612 – Pendle Witch trial begins with 10 people accused of witchcraft in Lancaster, England, key witness 9 year-old boy 1700 – Swedish, English and Dutch army lands on Seeland, Denmark 1956 – Cincinnati Reds (8) and Cubs (2) combine to hit 10 HRs in a …
Today in History for 18th July 2022: Historical Events 1572 – Willem of Orange recognized as viceroy of Holland/Friesland/Utrecht 1944 – RAF Mosquitos attack Cologne and Berlin 1960 – Premier Kishi of Japan resigns 1960 – 1st UN troops reach Congo 1994 – Comet Shoemaker-Levy’s largest collision with Jupiter leaves black spot 12,000 km across …
Today in History for 18th June 2022: Historical Events 1264 – The Parliament of Ireland meets at Castledermot in County Kildare, the first definitively known meeting of this Irish legislature 1898 – US Open Men’s Golf, Myopia Hunt Club: Scotsman Fred Herd easily wins by 7 strokes from countryman Alex Smith; first 72-hole US Open …
Today in History for 18th May 2022: Historical Events 1900 – Britain proclaims protectorate over Kingdom of Tonga 1918 – TNT explosion in chemical factory in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, kills 200 1974 – Novelty song “The Streak” by Ray Stevens hits #1 1986 – David Goch finishes swimming 55,682 miles in a 25-yd pool 1997 – …
Today in History for 18th April 2022: Historical Events 1934 – Adolf Hitler names Joachim von Ribbentrop ambassador for disarmament 1958 – A United States federal court rules that poet Ezra Pound is to be released from an insane asylum. 1977 – Musical revue “Side by Side by Sondheim” opens at Music Box, NYC for …
Today in History for 18th March 2022: Historical Events 37 – Roman Senate annuls Tiberius’ will and proclaims Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (aka Caligula = Little Boots) emperor 1904 – First performance of Edward Elgar’s “In the South (Alassio)” 1962 – 7th Eurovision Song Contest: Isabelle Aubret for France wins singing “Un premier amour” …
Today in History for 18th February 2022: Historical Events 1478 – George, Duke of Clarence, convicted of treason against his older brother Edward IV of England, is privately executed in the Tower of London (allegedly by being drowned in a butt of Malmsey wine). 1899 – 80°F recorded in San Francisco, California 1922 – Kenesaw …
Today in History for 18th January 2022: Historical Events 1884 – Dr. William Price attempts to cremate the body of his infant son, Iesu Grist (Welsh for Jesus Christ) Price, setting a legal precedent for cremation in the United Kingdom 1902 – Despite reports that favor the US building a route through Nicaragua for a …
Today in History for 18th December 2021: Historical Events 1813 – British take Fort Niagara in War of 1812 1917 – The Soviet government issues a decree recognizing Finland’s newly-declared independence [N.S. December 31] 1956 – Israeli flag hoisted on Mount Sinai 1963 – “The Pink Panther” film premieres directed by Blake Edwards and starring …
Today in History for 18th November 2021: Historical Events 1903 – Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty gives US exclusive canal rights in Panama 1943 – 444 British bombers attack Berlin 1985 – Howard Stern radio show returns to NYC (WXRK 92.3 FM-afternoons) 1995 – 60th Iron Bowl: Auburn beats Alabama 31-27 in Auburn 1995 – Jacqueline Aguilera Marcano …
Mike Massé in Concert- RESCHEDULED FROM 18th SEPT 2020 TO 17th SEPT 2021 – a Beauty interest event taking place on 2021-09-17 00:00:00 in Ireland Customers will be e mailed or telephoned by Box Office to reconfirm their booking. For more information please call 01 296 9340 or e mail info@milltheatre.ie Mike returns to Dublin …
How a brilliant 18th century linguist linked the Celtic languages: Poetry in Latin, Welsh and Gaelic from Edward Lhwyd's Archaeologia Britannica National Library of Scotland, CC BY-SA The Scottish Gaelic language is experiencing a new surge of interest in Scotland and further afield. A Gaelic course launched on language learning app Duolingo in November 2019 …
Marriage Prep – Syracuse April 18th, 2020 (512-34001) – a Beauty interest event taking place on 2020-04-18 08:30:00 in United States Join other engaged couples for Marriage Preparation, sponsored by the Diocese of Syracuse. It's a beautiful opportunity to learn more about your future spouse, your faith, and married life. This class meets the Pre-Cana …
Today in History for 18th October 2018: Historical Events 1944 – Eisenhower, Bradley and Montgomery confer in Brussels 1953 – Willie Thrower becomes 1st black NFL quarterback in modern times 1955 – University of California discovers anti-proton 1961 – “West Side Story”, directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, the film adaptation of the 1957 …