Dear Reader,
It’s summer! Do you have a summer reading list? I keep a list of books I want to read on Goodreads.com. I also use Goodreads to rate books that I have read.
Upcoming book club books for me this summer include:
- Swing Time by Zadie Smith
- The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
- Here I am by Jonathan Saffron Foer
- The Nazis Next Door by Eric Lichtblau
How about you?
See ya on the Net,
Barbara J. Feldman
“Surfing the Net with Kids”
https://www.surfnetkids.com
On This Day in History
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On This Day in History Printable (** for Premium Members only)
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The noting of historical anniversaries teaches us history and marks the passage the of time. But what about historical figures and events beyond those that get their own holidays such as Columbus Day or Martin Luther King Day? Want to know what else happened on this or any other day in history? Follow me.
History Channel: This Day in History
The History Channel brings us not just one generic This Day in History, but nine topical ones on subjects as diverse as Automotive History, Civil War History, Crime History, Literary History, Technology History and Wall Street History. It’s this variety that makes this series my pick of the day! From the entry page, you can browse the files by any date (such as your birthday) to learn of important headlines and birthdays throughout the centuries. I learned that I share a birthday with Tony Curtis (of Hollywood fame) and Jefferson Davis (President of the Confederate States of America, 1861- 1865.)
HistoryNet: Today in History
“Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Discover what happened today in history.” With events going back to ancient times, you are sure to find something unique here. For example, on June 19 in 240 BC, Eraosthenes estimated the circumference of the Earth using two sticks.
Library of Congress: Today in History
Today in History draws upon the extensive online American Memory collection of the Library of Congress. Each day it covers a couple of events from American history, with lots of links back into the collection for more depth. Because of the unique nature of the primary sources contained in the American Memory, the daily anniversaries covered here are most likely different from those in today’s other sites.
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On This Day in History Printable
Genealogy Printable
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Quote of the Week
“The past, the present and the future are really one: they are today.” ~~ Harriet Beecher Stowe ~~ (June 14, 1811 – July 1, 1896) American abolitionist and novelist. Explore similar quotes at Lightafire.com under the following categories: Knowledge, Life, Reading and Teaching.
Surfing the Calendar
National Rose Month June
Cancer From the Sun Month June
Dairy Month June
National Rivers Month June
National Fireworks Safety Month June
Great Outdoors Month June
Zoos: Zoo and Aquarium Month June
Aquariums: Zoo and Aquarium Month June
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month June
Edward Cullen’s Birthday Jun 20, 1901
National Pollinator Week Jun 20-22, 2016
National Bald Eagle Day Jun 20, 2017
Safe Teen Driving Day Jun 20, 2017
Fifth Harry Potter Book Released Jun 21, 2003
Summer Begins Jun 22, 2017
Summer Reading Begins Jun 22, 2017
Summer Solstice Jun 22, 2017
Fairy Day Jun 24, 2017
John Adams’ Alien Act Approved Jun 25, 1798
Eric Carle’s Birthday Jun 25, 1929
Battle of Little Bighorn Jun 25-26, 1876
Start of Korean War Jun 25, 1950
CN Tower Opened Jun 26, 1976
Mildred J. Hill Composes “Happy Birthday to You” Melody Jun 27, 1829