Thursday, Jan 28

Good morning!!

Civil War test is MONDAY. We will continue to study Reconstruction period today.

On this date, 31 years ago, USA for Africa released this song - We are the World

For you Ryan.....................Seinfeld

Current Events
Pardon plea by Adolf Eichman made public

Colleges that ask applicants about arrests drawing scrutiny

No time limits on grade 3-8 NYS tests

This Date in History

1547

King Henry VIII of England died and his nine-year-old son, Edward VI, assumed the throne.

1915

Congress passed legislation creating the U.S. Coast Guard.

1916

The first Jewish Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Louis Brandeis, was appointed.

1986

U.S. shuttle Challenger exploded 72 seconds after lift off, killing all seven crew members aboard, including school teacher Christa McAuliffe. Challenger Disaster - History Channel

1999

The creation of Element 114 is announced by scientists.

2003

In his second State of the Union Address, President Bush presents case for war with Iraq.