May 2010 | History

Monday, May 31, 2010

“History Teacher Turns Memorial Day Into A Lesson” plus 3 more

History Teacher Turns Memorial Day Into A Lesson
Veterans History Project: Keeping the Memory Alive
Designer Philippe Starck makes history
New History Colorado Center to open in 2012

History Teacher Turns Memorial Day Into A Lesson

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:49 PM PDT

While most students reveled in a three-day holiday weekend, students in Grand Prairie had to attend school on Memorial Day to make up for a snow day earlier in the year.

Veterans History Project: Keeping the Memory Alive

Posted: 31 May 2010 06:33 PM PDT

WASHINGTON, DC - How you can honor a veteran you love by having their personal war stories archived at the Library of Congress.

Designer Philippe Starck makes history

Posted: 31 May 2010 05:30 PM PDT

Design guru Philippe Starck is poised to leverage his star power to make French history.

New History Colorado Center to open in 2012

Posted: 31 May 2010 01:08 PM PDT

VIEW SLIDESHOW DENVER - The Colorado History Museum at 13th and Broadway is closed. The building is being torn down to make way for the new state justice center. A new museum is being built one block south - and it looks like it will be spectacular.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

“'America the Story of Us' on the History Channel is a Monday TV pick” plus 3 more

'America the Story of Us' on the History Channel is a Monday TV pick
Awash in history, soap and muscle
History boys
History in the taking: lost photos that reveal India's making

'America the Story of Us' on the History Channel is a Monday TV pick

Posted: 30 May 2010 07:08 PM PDT

This History channel series comes to a close with an episode looking at America becoming a superpower, the economic and population boom...

Awash in history, soap and muscle

Posted: 30 May 2010 06:11 PM PDT

Time seems to pass more slowly in the dhobi ghat, India's riverside laundry stalls, as washermen beat shirts against stone and lament the arrival of the washing machine. Amid the bustle of congested roads, busy shopping malls and hectic call centers, for those who wash clothes for a living in the dhobi ghat, India's traditional laundry stalls, time follows a more leisurely rhythm.

History boys

Posted: 30 May 2010 05:41 PM PDT

England's European heroes each spoke to TheFA.com after historic achievement.

History in the taking: lost photos that reveal India's making

Posted: 30 May 2010 04:14 PM PDT

Aditya Arya had every intention of opening the six tightly bound crates that his elderly uncle brought to his house in Delhi in the early 1980s, telling him they were to be gone through whenever his young nephew had the spare time.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

“Halladay throws 20th perfect game in MLB history” plus 3 more

Halladay throws 20th perfect game in MLB history
Halladay hurls 20th perfect game in MLB history
Southern California does indeed have a Civil War history
Reenactors turn history into theater across D.C. area

Halladay throws 20th perfect game in MLB history

Posted: 29 May 2010 06:58 PM PDT

Phillies-Marlins recap from game played on May 29, 2010

Halladay hurls 20th perfect game in MLB history

Posted: 29 May 2010 06:38 PM PDT

Philadelphia ace Roy Halladay has thrown the 20th perfect game in major league history, delivering the marquee performance of his career in a 1-0 win over the Florida Marlins on Saturday night.

Southern California does indeed have a Civil War history

Posted: 29 May 2010 05:55 PM PDT

U.S. Grant IV teaching at UCLA. Rosecrans Avenue. Though it's natural to associate the Civil War with cities in the East and the South, links to the conflict can also be found in Southern California. Ulysses S. Grant IV, a grandson of the Civil War general and U.S. president, was a geology professor at UCLA.

Reenactors turn history into theater across D.C. area

Posted: 29 May 2010 10:34 AM PDT

In a city where history and the stage have collided so tumultuously -- by virtue of that convergence, isn't Ford's the most notorious playhouse in the world? -- it's fitting that Washington is the repository not only of some important theater history, but also of some estimable contemporary examples of History Theater. United States - Arts - Performing arts - Theatre - Theaters

Friday, May 28, 2010

“Book traces history of vocoder from WWII to hip-hop” plus 3 more

Book traces history of vocoder from WWII to hip-hop
History at stake for Hawks and Flyers
Redmond students 'make history' at state competition
FREE Auto Accident History Reports Available on Any Mobile Phone from instaVIN

Book traces history of vocoder from WWII to hip-hop

Posted: 28 May 2010 04:38 PM PDT

Half art book, half music nerd bathroom reading, Dave Tompkins' long-in-the-works history of the vocoder, "How to Wreck a Nice Beach," chronicles the sound synthesizing system's journey from Bell Labs to the top of the charts -- and from the Pentagon to the nightclub.

History at stake for Hawks and Flyers

Posted: 28 May 2010 04:36 PM PDT

CHICAGO - The NHL got its post-season marketing campaign right: History will be made during this Stanley Cup final.

Redmond students 'make history' at state competition

Posted: 28 May 2010 02:23 PM PDT

Many young history buffs from Redmond were award winners at the Washington History Day state competition, held at Bellevue College earlier this month. The top two winners in each category will advance to the National History Day competition at the University of Maryland, June 13-17.

FREE Auto Accident History Reports Available on Any Mobile Phone from instaVIN

Posted: 28 May 2010 10:17 AM PDT

SAN DIEGO--instaVIN, the newest vehicle history data services provider for the automotive industry, announces a "Free Report" offer with the launch of its real-time mobile Accident History service. The service is available on any text-enabled mobile phone with virtually all mobile carriers.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

“History of the No. 1 overall pick in the June amateur draft” plus 3 more

History of the No. 1 overall pick in the June amateur draft
Magic relish chance to make NBA history
Largest DUI Sweep in History Set for This Weekend
Castroneves seeks slice of Indy 500 history

History of the No. 1 overall pick in the June amateur draft

Posted: 27 May 2010 07:22 PM PDT

The first amateur Major League Baseball draft was held in 1965. Rick Monday was the No. 1 overall pick by the Kansas City Athletics in the June draft. When it first started, there were two two phases, the June Regular and August Legion.

Magic relish chance to make NBA history

Posted: 27 May 2010 07:19 PM PDT

The Magic are confident of becoming the first team in NBA history to rally from a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven playoff series.

Largest DUI Sweep in History Set for This Weekend

Posted: 27 May 2010 03:57 PM PDT

History will be made this Memorial Day weekend as Las Vegas police launches the largest, most concentrated DUI crackdown in the nation. An unprecedented five separate checkpoints will be executed over the next four nights.

Castroneves seeks slice of Indy 500 history

Posted: 27 May 2010 03:50 PM PDT

Helio Castroneves will start from pole position on Sunday as he seeks a slice of history with a fourth Indianapolis 500 triumph.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

“Lawyer says Mexican hotel had history of violence” plus 3 more

Lawyer says Mexican hotel had history of violence
TV producer's lawyer says Cancun hotel had history of violence
'Survivor' producer's lawyer says hotel where wife died had history of crime and violence
Genetic data added to archaeology and linguistics to get picture of African population history

Lawyer says Mexican hotel had history of violence

Posted: 26 May 2010 06:54 PM PDT

Long before the body of a TV producer's wife was found in a sewer, the Mexican luxury resort where they were staying had a strange history of crime and violence, a lawyer for Bruce Beresford-Redman said Wednesday.

TV producer's lawyer says Cancun hotel had history of violence

Posted: 26 May 2010 06:32 PM PDT

The lawyer for a TV producer whose wife was found dead in Cancun, Mexico, says the hotel where they stayed has a history of crime and violence including two deaths,and an attempted rape by an employee.

'Survivor' producer's lawyer says hotel where wife died had history of crime and violence

Posted: 26 May 2010 06:28 PM PDT

The lawyer for a TV producer whose wife was found slain in Cancun, Mexico, says the hotel where they stayed has a history of crime and violence, including two deaths.

Genetic data added to archaeology and linguistics to get picture of African population history

Posted: 26 May 2010 03:04 PM PDT

Genetic researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have combined data from existing archaeological and linguistic studies of Africa with human genetic data to shed light on the demographic history of the continent from which all human activity emerged.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

“Desert Foxes Preview: Can Algeria Overcome History at 2010 World Cup?” plus 3 more

Desert Foxes Preview: Can Algeria Overcome History at 2010 World Cup?
BYU softball team out to make more history
Missouri to host Mormon history conference
The Broussard's Move A Piece Of History

Desert Foxes Preview: Can Algeria Overcome History at 2010 World Cup?

Posted: 25 May 2010 05:40 PM PDT

� A 24-year absence has not stopped Algeria from qualifying for the World Cup Finals.� Les Fennecs (The Desert Foxes) winners of the African Cup of Nations are poised to get out of the group stage for the first time in their world cup history.� Although the chances of them succeeding are very slim. Algeria qualified for the finals in a last game playoff against Egypt.� Antar Yahia scored on of ...

BYU softball team out to make more history

Posted: 25 May 2010 05:26 PM PDT

PROVO, Utah (ABC 4 Sports) - After winning the NCAA Regionals in Texas this past weekend, the BYU softball team is now in the Super Regionals for the first time in school history. The Cougars will play a best of three series this weekend at 4th-ranked Arizona. The Cougars say it's nice to finally get some recognition. "You show up to practice, and there's cameras everywhere," marveled junior ...

Missouri to host Mormon history conference

Posted: 25 May 2010 04:37 PM PDT

Hundreds of Mormon history enthusiasts are gathering this week near Independence, Mo., the scene of some of the most...

The Broussard's Move A Piece Of History

Posted: 25 May 2010 04:11 PM PDT

A Beaumont family that established its roots in Southeast Texas before the Civil War is trying to preserve history by moving it. Jim Broussard bought his great, great, grandfather's home built before the civil war.

Monday, May 24, 2010

“Baseball: Mikols, Faith Christian make school history” plus 3 more

Baseball: Mikols, Faith Christian make school history
Soldiers get history lesson on war tactics
Labour history made today as New Zealand has first
How Banks Share Your Checking Account History

Baseball: Mikols, Faith Christian make school history

Posted: 24 May 2010 07:10 PM PDT

HILLTOWN - There were some nerves running through Oscar Mikols on Monday about pitching in the opening round of the District One Class A playoffs against Morrisville. There were even more once he found out it would be the first district win in school history. Luckily the Lions struck in the first inning, helping Mikols settle in and lead them to 6-1 win.

Soldiers get history lesson on war tactics

Posted: 24 May 2010 06:25 PM PDT

Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it and no one knows that better than troops of the 10th Mountain Division.

Labour history made today as New Zealand has first

Posted: 24 May 2010 05:01 PM PDT

Labour history will be made today as New Zealand has it's first Mall workers strike at midday. Workers in JB HiFi in Albany, organised with the Unite Union, will be striking for better pay and against a culture of bullying and intimidation against ...

How Banks Share Your Checking Account History

Posted: 24 May 2010 04:19 PM PDT

How Banks Share Your Checking Account History

Sunday, May 23, 2010

“South Africas life, culture, crime, history” plus 3 more

South Africas life, culture, crime, history
History lessons strike a new note
Young English 'don't know history'
History buffs hope to restore Nampa train depot

South Africas life, culture, crime, history

Posted: 23 May 2010 06:48 PM PDT

An interactive looking at the rich history and culture in South Africa, host of the 2010 World Cup game, including historical photos, stadium panoramas, satellite images, and interactive 3d maps has been posted.

History lessons strike a new note

Posted: 23 May 2010 06:34 PM PDT

Primary pupil to be taught history in a school bus singalongs.

Young English 'don't know history'

Posted: 23 May 2010 05:13 PM PDT

Many of England's young people have gaps in their history knowledge, unable to tell the difference between Admiral Nelson and Oliver Cromwell, or the nationality of Charles Darwin, according to a poll.

History buffs hope to restore Nampa train depot

Posted: 23 May 2010 10:43 AM PDT

Nampa, Idaho � Preservationists in southwest Idaho are trying to raise $331,000 to restore the Nampa Train Depot, an emblem of the city's railroad history built in 1903.

Saturday, May 22, 2010

“Lady Jackets make history with 1-0 win over Graham” plus 3 more

Lady Jackets make history with 1-0 win over Graham
History-making Mourinho ready to bid Inter arrivederci
Hints of reconciliation after worst violence in Thai history
The 25 Greatest NY Giants Players: Part 1/7: History and Introduction

Lady Jackets make history with 1-0 win over Graham

Posted: 22 May 2010 06:16 PM PDT

ROANOKE RAPIDS A new page in the Roanoke Rapids history books opened when the Lady Jackets advanced to the third round of the NCHSAA 2A playoffs by defeating Graham on Friday night, 1-0.

History-making Mourinho ready to bid Inter arrivederci

Posted: 22 May 2010 04:43 PM PDT

Jose Mourinho guided Inter Milan to Champions League glory on Saturday, before confirming he was poised to leave the Italian giants with Real Madrid ready to welcome the history-making coach.

Hints of reconciliation after worst violence in Thai history

Posted: 22 May 2010 04:11 PM PDT

THAILAND'S government emphasised a desire for national reconciliation yesterday after the worst riots in the country's modern history, but would not commit to an earl

The 25 Greatest NY Giants Players: Part 1/7: History and Introduction

Posted: 22 May 2010 04:10 PM PDT

The New York Giants have had a rich and glorious history in the National Football League. The Giants are one of the oldest teams in the league, and are one of the original teams in the newly formed NFL. The American Professional Football Association ( APFA ) was the first version of the league formed to play professional football. When the APFA changed to the NFL just two years later (1925), it ...

Friday, May 21, 2010

“Jimenez, history becoming more acquainted” plus 3 more

Jimenez, history becoming more acquainted
Texas school guidelines take conservative approach to U.S. history
History made
World Cup trophy has quite a history

Jimenez, history becoming more acquainted

Posted: 21 May 2010 06:37 PM PDT

Jimenez, history becoming more acquainted

Texas school guidelines take conservative approach to U.S. history

Posted: 21 May 2010 06:22 PM PDT

Critics say the rules, which strengthen Judeo-Christian influences, politicize education. The Texas State Board of Education adopted new social studies and history guidelines Friday for classrooms that will put a conservative bent on the history of the United States and its role in the world.

History made

Posted: 21 May 2010 05:46 PM PDT

HISTORY was made in New York last night when two Irish women became the first Travellers to sing at the world famous Carnegie Hall.

World Cup trophy has quite a history

Posted: 21 May 2010 05:35 PM PDT

There have been two official trophies during the 80-year history of the Cup, and its story includes many replicas, a successful bid to thwart the Nazis and a dog named Pickles. In three weeks, the 32-nation World Cup soccer tournament begins in South Africa and the ultimate prize for every team is to win the celebrated, 18-karat gold and malachite trophy.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

African History in Schools

Posted: 20 May 2010 06:28 PM PDT

Protesters say schools across Florida are breaking the law by not teaching African American history.

Darchinyan makes boxing history

Posted: 20 May 2010 06:00 PM PDT

AUSSIE Vic Darchinyan became the first boxer in history to win three IBO world titles, demolishing Filipino Eric Barcelona for the vacant bantamweight title.

Donal �g: ref criticism is history

Posted: 20 May 2010 05:50 PM PDT

CORK goalkeeper Donal �g Cusack says references in his autobiography to referee Barry Kelly are history ahead of the Westmeath official handling the Cork v Tipperary Munster SHC clash on Sunday week.

Turia rewrites history

Posted: 20 May 2010 05:15 PM PDT

Tariana Turia is attempting to rewrite history to deflect attention from her support for the GST increase says a Maori unionist.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

“History Center Receives Arts Build Communities Grant Will be Applied Towards the Foundry Workers of Chattanooga Oral ...” plus 3 more

History Center Receives Arts Build Communities Grant Will be Applied Towards the Foundry Workers of Chattanooga Oral ...
Proposed location for new history monument changes
Luke Yoder hits way in to Cal Poly baseball history
Instead of living in the past, Hispanics should make some history and vote

History Center Receives Arts Build Communities Grant Will be Applied Towards the Foundry Workers of Chattanooga Oral ...

Posted: 19 May 2010 06:58 PM PDT

The Chattanooga History Center (CHC) announced that it has received a $2,000 Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant that will allow for an oral history project involving the creation of digital archives.

Proposed location for new history monument changes

Posted: 19 May 2010 06:43 PM PDT

A monument to honor all of the people involved in New Bern and Craven County history from the beginning to the present is now proposed to be part of a heritage park located between City Hall and Christ Church.

Luke Yoder hits way in to Cal Poly baseball history

Posted: 19 May 2010 06:41 PM PDT

Cal Poly baseball star Luke Yoder has quietly cemented himself as one of the program's all-time greats. For the last four years, Yoder has been a fixture in the Cal Poly lineup. With seven games left in his final season, Luke is on pace to become the first in the program's Division 1 history to post a batting average of .300 or higher in four seasons. "That's definitely going to be an honor ...

Instead of living in the past, Hispanics should make some history and vote

Posted: 19 May 2010 05:43 PM PDT

Instead of living in the past, Hispanics should make some history and vote

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

“Documentary chronicles history of blacks in LDS Church” plus 3 more

Documentary chronicles history of blacks in LDS Church
The 10 Hardest Throwing Pitchers in MLB History
Ipswich gun theft 'biggest firearms heist in Australian history'
Gallery: Polaroid Archives Provide a Snapshot of History

Documentary chronicles history of blacks in LDS Church

Posted: 18 May 2010 03:43 PM PDT

Elijah Abel, Jane Manning James and Green Flake hold a unique, but rather obscure place in Mormon history: all three were members of their church in the mid-1800s and all three were black.

The 10 Hardest Throwing Pitchers in MLB History

Posted: 18 May 2010 02:24 PM PDT

An explosive fastball alone can get a pitcher to the big leagues and wow scouts, players, coaches and fans along the way. In the history of the game, there is a long line of guys who lit up radar guns with their popping fastball that looks like nothing but a blur to the untrained eye. However, despite all the hard throwers in the game's history, there are 10 pitchers that stand up above the rest ...

Ipswich gun theft 'biggest firearms heist in Australian history'

Posted: 18 May 2010 02:09 PM PDT

A raid in which 55 guns were stolen from an Ipswich business was the biggest firearms heist in Australian criminal history, a court was told yesterday.

Gallery: Polaroid Archives Provide a Snapshot of History

Posted: 18 May 2010 02:08 PM PDT

A museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is showing off 70 years of Polaroid camera history from the company's official archives.

Monday, May 17, 2010

“Local books: History of a famous neighborhood, a bicycle odyssey” plus 3 more

Local books: History of a famous neighborhood, a bicycle odyssey
A monumental observance of city history
Manuel Gonzalez is first Venezuelan umpire in MLB history
World-History of the World Cup from 1930-1966

Local books: History of a famous neighborhood, a bicycle odyssey

Posted: 17 May 2010 07:07 PM PDT

A new photo-history of Seattle's Sodo neighborhood leads off this week's roundup of books of local interest.

A monumental observance of city history

Posted: 17 May 2010 06:27 PM PDT

San Bernardino's colorful history began thousands of years before the first "white man" arrived on the scene. The first "San Bernardinians" were the Yuhaviatam, or as the Spanish called them, Serrano (meaning Highlander).

Manuel Gonzalez is first Venezuelan umpire in MLB history

Posted: 17 May 2010 06:22 PM PDT

Manuel Gonzalez has become the first Venezuelan umpire in major league baseball history, working at third base in the game between the Florida Marlins and Arizona Diamondbacks.

World-History of the World Cup from 1930-1966

Posted: 17 May 2010 06:05 PM PDT

A history of the World Cup finals from 1930 to 1966: