History

Christmas is full of familiar traditions: carving the ham, leaving cookies out for Santa, listening to Uncle Morty talk about his gall bladder removal surgery while you’re trying to enjoy some egg nog. These staples had to come from somewhere, and since Christmas offers a mix of religious and secular traditions, their origins are just as mixed and varied. Every ...

Dear Mom and Dad, Boy, I sure miss being home back on Mars.   It is very cold here with limited visibility on this  part of Earth.  During my week of study I've discovered strange human traditions centered around a holiday they call "Christmas".   I have learned many things.

Today marks 70 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan on Dec. 7, 1941, which killed 2,402 Americans and wounded more than half as many, effectively starting World War II. People worldwide are undoubtedly taking time out of their day to think about the devastating attack that changed everything, country music stars included.

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1793 – After more than two centuries as a royal palace, the Louvre is opened as a public museum in Paris by the French revolutionary government (More info) 1895 – While experimenting with electricity, German scientist Wilhelm Röntgen discovers the X-ray (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1908 – Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are reportedly killed in San Vicente, Bolivia (More info) 1916 – Jeannette Rankin becomes the first woman elected to the United States Congress (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1913 – The United States introduces an income tax (More info) 1964 – Washington D.C. residents are able to vote in a presidential election for the first time (More info)

This is always fun....I dig into a file of old photos...and trust me some will never see the light of day and I have come up with a photo of something that we may (or may not) know and love. So here is one this morning that will probably pull your hair out...

According to NASA, an out of control satellite will fall to earth some time Friday. Officials say pieces could fall in the U.S., Asia and Europe. Hey, way to narrow it down.

1901 – US President William McKinley dies after a September 6 assassination attempt and is succeeded by Theodore Roosevelt (More info) 1927 – Modern dance pioneer Isadora Duncan is killed in a bizarre accident when the enormous silk scarf around her neck gets tangled in the rear hubcaps of her moving car (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1814 – Francis Scott Key pens a poem which is later set to music and in 1931 becomes America’s national anthem, ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ (More info) 1898 – Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film (More info)

It was 10 years ago that America was attacked on her on soil. We will always live with that day and the events that unfolded September 11, 2001.

Sunday’s event at the Southridge Sports Complex in Kennewick was an awesome event! If you were there, you know how moving the whole experience was.