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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 2006
Page
19
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Entries recount notable events on Oct 14 across centuries. Charles E. Yeager broke the sound barrier in 1947 at Edwards AFB. Hastings battle in 1066. Mary Queen of Scots trial in 1586. Napoleon battles in 1806. Eisenhower born 1890 in Denison. Roosevelt shot 1912 in Milwaukee. Rommel death 1944. JFK suggests Peace Corps 1960. MLK Jr wins Nobel Peace Prize 1964.
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta begins a three year partnership with the Louvre in Paris to bring hundreds of masterpieces to the South. The first year features Raphael and Poussin works plus Rembrandt Velazquez and Murillo with the show running through 2007. Admission is 15 for adults 12 for seniors and 10 for ages 6 17.
A reader sends in a close up image and asks readers to identify where in Aiken the sight is. Email editorial at aikenstandard.com with guesses and the first correct submission will be published with the photo. Check back Sunday for the answer.
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