History

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1692 – The first hanging resulting from the Salem Witch Trials takes place (More info) 1752 – Benjamin Franklin’s kite is struck by lightning, leading to the discovery of electricity (More info)

Flag Day is often overlooked in favor of the 4th of July.  But, did you know it commemorates The Flag Act passed on June 14th, 1777? That act established our American flag be 13 alternating red and white stripes and white stars on a field of blue, representing each state.

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1898 – China agrees to lease Hong Kong to Britain for 99 years (More info) 1934 – Donald Duck makes his debut in ‘The Wise Little Hen’ (More info)

Having been raised on a farm in southwest Missouri, I can appreciate a chance to see up close a lot of machinery that I haven't been exposed to in years.  Memories and history is what the 27th Annual Hill Country Antique Tractor & Engine Show in Fredericksburg, Texas is all about.

Here's a chance to safely watch an event that only occurs once every 105 years.

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1896 – Henry Ford completes the Ford Quadricycle, his first gasoline-powered automobile, and gives it a successful test run (More info) 1917 – The first Pulitzer Prizes are awarded (More info)

The man who provided the voice for the commercial character Speedy Alka-Seltzer as well as the voice of Gumby and the first Davey from the TV series Davey and Goliath, Dick Beals, died last Tuesday in Vista, California, the Los Angeles Times reports.  He was 85.

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1431 – Joan of Arc is burned at the stake as a heretic (More info) 1806 – Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel after Dickinson accuses Jackson’s wife of bigamy (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1881 – The American Red Cross is founded (More info) 1927 – Charles Lindbergh completes the world’s first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1804 – The Lewis and Clark Expedition begins its historic journey (More info) 1904 – St. Louis, Mo. hosts the first Olympic Games in the United States (More info)