Thursday, October 21

Good morning!

We will finish studying the Articles in the US Constitution and review for your text tomorrow (25 multiple choice, a writing component too. PLEASE BRING A #2 PENCIL)

Congratulations to the NY METS - back to the World Series for the 1st time since 2000!





Today in History

1797

Andre-Jacques Garnerin made the first parachute jump from a balloon.

1836

Sam Houston was inaugurated as the first president of the Republic of Texas.

1954

West Germany joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

1962

President Kennedy announced an air and naval blockade of Cuba, following the discovery of Soviet missile bases on the island.

1973

Spanish cellist, conductor, and composer Pablo Casals died in Puerto Rico, at age 96.

1979

Muhammad Reza Shah Pahlevi, the deposed Shah of Iran, was allowed in the United States for medical treatment. This action led to the Iran hostage crisis.