Monday, Jan 9

Good morning!

Today we will continue our discussion on the temperance movement and civil rights in the 1840's and 50's

Current Events
Ramapo nears breaking point - TJN

In Fort Lauderdale shooting, rumors created more chaos - NYT

Today in History

1788

Connecticut became the 5th state in the United States.

1861

Mississippi became the second state to secede from the Union.

1905

The Russian Revolution of 1905 was sparked by troops firing on petitioners to Czar Nicholas in St. Petersburg.

1964

Anti-American rioting broke out in the Panama Canal Zone.

1968

Surveyor 7, the last of America's unmanned lunar probes, landed on the Moon.