Friday, September 14, 1973

1901: President McKinley died on this day

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On this day in 1901 ,  President William McKinley died from gun shots.    During the 2016 election, Karl Rove often brought up the 1896 el...
Wednesday, May 30, 1973

A beautiful letter for Memorial Day

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Rick Moran published a beautiful letter from The Civil War . It's a letter written by Sullivan Ballou, a Major in the 2nd Rh...
Tuesday, May 15, 1973

May 15, 1973: Remembering the 1st of Nolan Ryan's 7 no-hitters

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On this day in 1973, Nolan Ryan threw the first of his 7 no-hitters.   He beat KC with 12 Ks .  We know the rest of history.   ...
Saturday, February 10, 1973

1889: Future President Herbert Hoover married Lou Henry

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On this day in day in 1889 , future President Herbert Hoover married Lou Henry.    The couple met in Stanford University and trave...
Sunday, January 28, 1973

1973: The cease fire started in Vietnam

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On this day in  1973 , the Vietnam War cease fire went into effect.     The fighting did not stop because both sides accused the o...
Monday, January 22, 1973

1973: Another awful anniversary of "Roe v Wade" and abortion in the US

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We recall today  another anniversary of  Roe v Wade , the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the U.S.  Before the  Roe v W...
Sunday, January 14, 1973

1973: ‘Que cosa mas grande,’ said a Cuban abuelo about the perfect Dolphins!

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Back in the 1970’s, Cubans arrived daily in Miami on those historic “freedom flights.” They found freedom and a city madly in love with ...
Thursday, January 11, 1973

Tony Oliva, Mike Cuellar, Luis Tiant and the first year of the DH in the American League

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On this day in 1973 or 2 months before players reported to spring training, the  American League adopted the “Designated Hitter” effect...
Wednesday, January 03, 1973

1973: George Steinbrenner Purchased New York Yankees

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On this day in 1973 , George Steinbrenner Purchased the New York Yankees.    He got to work quickly and the Yankees started winning....
Sunday, December 31, 1972

We remember Roberto Clemente (1934-72)

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Roberto Clemente was killed in a plane crash many years ago : " On December 31, 1972, an airplane chartered by the professional ...