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Today is Sunday, December 7, 2025

The History of Today

1796 - John Adams was elected to be the second president of the United States.

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1974 - President Makarios returned to Cyprus after five months in exile.

1987 - Soviet leader, Mikhail S. Gorbachev, set foot on American soil for the first time. He had come to the U.S. for a Washington summit with U.S. President Reagan.

1989 - East Germany's Communist Party agreed to cooperate with the plan for free elections and a revised constitution.

1996 - The space shuttle Columbia returned from the longest-ever shuttle flight of 17 days, 15 hours and 54 minutes.
 
Today is Monday, December 8, 2025

The History of Today

1765 - Eli Whitney was born in Westboro, MA. Whitney invented the cotton gin and developed the concept of mass-production of interchangeable parts.

1776 - George Washington's retreating army in the American Revolution crossed the Delaware River from New Jersey to Pennsylvania.

1863 - U.S. President Abraham Lincoln announced his plan for the Reconstruction of the South.

1886 - At a convention of union leaders in Columbus, OH, the American Federation of Labor was founded.

1941 - The United States entered World War II as it declared war against Japan. The act came one day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Britain and Canada also declared war on Japan.

1953 - Los Angeles became the third largest city in the United States.
 
Dec 8, 1980

On this day in 1980, British musician John Lennon—who rose to fame with the Beatles and had a successful solo career—was fatally shot by Mark David Chapman in New York City, causing a global outpouring of grief.

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Well, the Babe was still the Babe, but unless something happens, I'd bet Ohtani is headed for the Hall of Fame. "Unfortunately", Oh pitches for the Dodgers and the Rockies will have to deal with him for a long time! Not that it matters much unless something changes drastically for the Rocks.
 
Today is Tuesday, December 9, 2025

The History of Today

1793 - "The America Minerva" was published for the first time. It was the first daily newspaper in New York City and was founded by Noah Webster.

1884 - Levant M. Richardson received a patent for the ball-bearing roller skate.

1940 - During World War II, British troops opened their first major offensive in North Africa.

1941 - China declared war on Japan, Germany and Italy.

1962 - "Lawrence of Arabia," by David Lean had its world premiere in London.

1984 - The Jacksons played their last show together in Los Angeles, CA.
 
trailrider said:
unless something changes drastically for the Rocks.
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I believe it will happen soon; just be patient.

Although the Rockies’ minor league system ranks only in the middle of the pack, there are several exciting prospects on the horizon. If I were a betting man, I’d wager the Rockies will soon have an NL Rookie of the Year or at least a runner-up.

Ethan Holliday SS - No. 4 overall pick in 2025 Draft; son of Matt Holliday; advanced bat, super athlete! Already a Top 20 overall prospect. He looks to be even better than his brother Jackson.

Robert Calaz OF- Big power, middle-of-the-order potential.

Chase Dollander RHP - A top pitching prospect. Mid-90s+ fastball with great movement, potential Ace.

Adael Amador SS/2B - Switch-hitter with strong plate discipline; should be an everyday infielder.

Charlie Condon OF/1B - One of the best college bats in 2024 Draft; ++ power hitter!

Those are the cream of the crop. Like they say in the infomercials "but wait there is more!'

Yanquiel Fernandez OF, Sterlin Thompson OF/1B/3B, Dyan Jorge SS, Jaden Hill RHP, Benny Montgomery OF and there are a few more! The Rockies’ top prospects are impressive athletes across the board, with several already showcasing the defensive skills needed to compete in the majors.

The Rockies might face challenges for another year or two, but there’s a silver lining. Securing more high draft picks will only strengthen their future.
 
December 9, 1965 - Frank Robinson has officially joined the Baltimore Orioles!
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At 30, Frank Robinson was considered “old” by Reds owner Bill DeWitt and was traded to the Orioles for star pitcher Milt Pappas, veteran reliever Jack Baldschun, and outfield prospect Dick Simpson.

The rest is well-known history in Baltimore.
 
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Today is Thursday, December 11, 2025

The History of Today

1719 - The first recorded sighting of the Aurora Borealis was in New England.

1844 - Dr. Horace Wells became the first person to have a tooth extracted after receiving an anesthetic for the dental procedure. Nitrous Oxide, or laughing gas, was the anesthetic.

1941 - Germany and Italy declared war on the United States. The U.S in turn declared war on the two countries.

1961 - The first direct American military support for South Vietnam occurred when a U.S. aircraft carrier carrying Army helicopters arrived in Saigon.

1985 - General Electric Company agreed to buy RCA Corporation for $6.3 billion. Also included in the deal was NBC Radio and Television.



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SS John W. Brown - Liberty ship
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Between 1941 and 1945, the United States built 2,710 Liberty ships. The SS John W. Brown is one of only three still preserved, docked in Baltimore at the Canton piers. These ships were designed for mass production, with the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard turning out more than any other shipyard in the country.
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During the second world war, the SS John W. Brown completed 13 voyages, primarily carrying military equipment and supplies to various locations, including the Persian Gulf. It also transported prisoners of war and played a crucial role in maintaining supply lines to allied forces.
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Today is Saturday, December 13, 2025

The History of Today

1913 - Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" was found. It had been stolen on August 22, 1911.

1961 - Anna Mary Robertson Moses, "Grandma Moses," passed away at the age of 101.

1978 - The Philadelphia Mint began stamping the Susan B. Anthony U.S. dollar. The coin began circulation the following July.

1987 - U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz told reporters in Copenhagen, Denmark, that the Reagan administration would begin making funding requests for the proposed Star Wars defense system.

1991 - Five Central Asian republics of the Soviet Union agreed to join the new Commonwealth of Independent States.
 


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