Today in NY history: First successful insanity plea… and Vietnam protestors...
Every day, New York on the Potomac brings you historic moments that took place on this date. We hope you enjoy Diana Carlton’s “Today in New York History.” 1859 – Rep. Daniel E. Sickles, D-N.Y., was...
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Every day, New York on the Potomac brings you historic moments that took place on this date. We hope you enjoy Diana Carlton’s “Today in New York History.” 1877 – The U.S. Congress approved Bedloe’s...
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Every day, New York on the Potomac brings you historic moments that took place on this date. We hope you enjoy Diana Carlton’s “Today in New York History.” 1912 – The Jewish organization Hadassah was...
View ArticleToday in NY History: Walter Cronkite retires… and the Rosenberg trial begins
Every day, New York on the Potomac brings you historic moments that took place on this date. We hope you enjoy Diana Carlton’s “Today in New York History.” 1940 – The first U.S. telecast from an...
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