Today in History highlights key 1776 to 1967 events
On August 2 dates mark signatures on the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the first U.S. census counted 3,929,214 in 1790, and Hallidie tested a San Francisco cable car in 1873. Other notes include Wild Bill Hickok’s death in 1876, Harding’s 1923 passing, Coolidge’s 1927 retreat, Einstein’s 1939 letter, PT-109 sinking in 1943, In the Heat of the Night premiere in 1967, and William S. Burroughs death in 1990s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
Andrew S. Hallidie
San Francisco
Wild Bill” Hickok
Deadwood
Dakota Territory
United States
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Albert Einstein
Roosevelt
John F Kennedy
Amagiri
Solomon Islands
Sidney Poitier
Rod Steiger
New York
William S. Burroughs
Kansas City
Baytown and Goose Creek History Highlights
A compact review of Baytown area milestones across years 1945 1952 2002 2004. It notes Goose Creek voters approving a 600000 bond, Gulf Freeway expansion linking Houston to the sea, a West Nile positive Blue Jay found near North Main Street, and Wal Mart distribution center growth in Chambers County Industrial District following Austin votes. The School Land Board approved a 238.7 acre Public School Fund acquisition in Cedar Crossing Industrial Park adjacent to a 240 acre site announced in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.Q. Alexander
Goose Creek
Galveston
Houston
Gulf Freeway
North Main Street
Dent Drive
Baytown
Wal-Mart
Chambers County
Austin
Public School Fund
Cedar Crossing
No Condemnation for Believers in Christ Jesus
A Bible verse notes that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Through Christ the Spirit of life frees believers from the law of sin and death, Romans 8:1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Jesus
Disney Beauty and the Beast in Baytown cast thrills local arts scene
Baytown Little Theater teams with Lee College City of Baytown and Baytown Symphony Orchestra to stage Disney's Beauty and the Beast at Lee College Performing Arts Center. Performances at 8 p.m. on August 7 8 and 2 30 p.m. on August 2 and 9. Tickets 15 online or by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee College Performing Arts Center
Baytown
Bay Area Quilt Guild hosts J Michelle Watts in Houston event
The Bay Area Quilt Guild invites J Michelle Watts of Roswell NM to speak on Southwest inspired design including quilts wearable art and sterling charms. The 6 30 p m meeting at Mount Olive Lutheran Church 10310 Scarsdale Blvd Houston TX. For details visit bayareaquiltguild org or call 281 339 6827.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Area Quilt Guild
J. Michelle Watts
Roswell
New Mexico
Michelle
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
Scarsdale Boulevard
Houston
Texas
Bayareaquiltguild.org
Tay Satterfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
SUN History
Calvary Temple
Breda
Call
Central Baptist Church
King Street
N. Main
Baytown Kennel Club
Baytown Fairground
Baytown Area
St. Mark's United Methodist Church
Baytownareaquiltguild.com
Pilot Club of
Highlands
Highlands Community Center
Laura Dean
Disabled Veterans of America Chapter
VFW
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Frank Butcher
Frank
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Crosby Community Center
Melissa
Market St
Sterling Municipal Library
Hare Rd
Marguerite
Thresa
Tsai Chi
Angelique
Anahuac
Community Duplicate Bridge Club
LLG
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cathy’s Angels
South Fourteenth St
la Porte
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
N. Main St
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
San Jacinto Cancer Center
Frankscollisionrepair.com
Purple Mustang
North Main
Susan Milner
Newport Nursery & Landscape
Bulletin Board
Frances Duplantis
Logan Duplantis
Nicole Duplantis
Lenamon
Mo Ranch
Hunt
Ian Lambeth
Jeremy Fowler
Lauren Lambeth
Galveston Island
Ann
Glenn Reilly
Taylor
National Forestry Service
Sequoia National Forest
Richard Whitaker
Carleigh and
Lauren
Wonder Cave
WonderWorld
San Marcos
Wong
Habla Espanol
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