Thursday, October 15

Good morning!

A couple of articles for you to read: - North Rockland residents want details on Legoland

Stony Point and Haverstraw not playing nice - Sewage problems in North Rockland


We will continue our studies of the Constitution

Today in History
1860

Eleven-year-old Grace Bedell of Westfield, N.Y., wrote a letter to presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln, suggesting he could improve his appearance by growing a beard.

1914

With the support of President Wilson, the Clayton Antitrust Act, which made it illegal for companies to buy competitors' stock, was passed.

1951

I Love Lucy, starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, had its television debut. I Love Lucy - Vitamita............What?????

1964

It was announced that Nikita Khruschev was removed from his positions as premier and secretary of the Communist Party of the USSR.

1966

The U.S. Department of Transportation was created.

1991

Clarence Thomas got a narrow (52–48) Senate confirmation of his nomination to the Supreme Court.

1993

Nelson Mandela and F. W. de Klerk were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their work to end apartheid in South Africa.

2003

China became the third country to launch a staffed space mission.