Today in History highlights for August 20
On this date of August 20 notable events include the 1968 Prague Spring invasion by the Warsaw Pact led by the Soviet Union, the 1833 birth of President Benjamin Harrison, and several other milestones such as the Civil War ending, German occupation of Brussels, the 1920 start of Detroit radio WWJ, Churchill praising the RAF, and Voyager 2 launch.
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Soviet Union
Czechoslovakia
Alexander Dubcek
Benjamin Harrison
United States
North Bend
Ohio
Andrew Johnson
Brussels
Belgium
8MK
Detroit
WWJ
Winston Churchill
Royal Air Force
Morocco
Algeria
Lyndon B. Johnson
U.S
Diana Nyad
Bahamas
Florida
Jose Menendez
Kitty
Beverly Hills
Calif
Lyle
Erik
River Thames
London
Lanier Drive opening raises traffic on nearby routes
In 1989 traffic patterns shifted with the full opening of Lanier Drive, increasing traffic volume on Highway 146 east of Lee Drive Cedar Bayou Road and Park Street. In 2004 an explosion at Duke Energy’s natural gas storage facility near Moss Bluff forced evacuation of 75 families as flames climbed 150 to 200 feet.
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Lanier Drive
Lee Drive
Cedar Bayou Road
Park Street
Moss Bluff
Duke Energy
Remarkable Bible Verse Citation 1 Corinthians 2 9
A biblical quotation from 1 Corinthians 2 9 affirms that what God has prepared for those who love him remains beyond human sight and understanding, surpassing earthly perception. The verse emphasizes divine revelation and spiritual promise.
Community calendar of events in Crosby Baytown area
Calendar listings show American Legion Post 323 meeting at 5 p.m. at VFW center on 8204 N. Main St with veteran attendees. Grief support counseling offered at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown at 7 p.m. Call 281-420-8811 for details. Other activities include square dancing lessons at Crosby Community Center, senior games at Market Street, citizenship practice at Sterling Library, and various classes and community programs at Riley Chambers Community Center and nearby centers.
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American Legion Post No
Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Center
N. Main St
All Veterans Welcome
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Baytown
Garth Road
Riley Chambers
Diane
Sherita
Crosby Swinging Squares
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Call
Market St
Frank Butcher
Frank
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Sterling Municipal Library
Community Duplicate Bridge Club
Chambers County
Anahuac
Barrett Station
Friday Mrs Green Acres Formal Pageant at Green Acres Baytown
Pageant events begin at 7 p.m. at Green Acres Baytown with rhythm walking at 8 a.m. and aerobics at 9 a.m. Other activities include line dancing sessions, senior exercise at Baytown Community Center, a public band performance, dominoes and card games, senior bridge, TOPS nutrition classes, toddlers story time, and Go Getters games for seniors at Market Street venues with listed contact numbers.
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Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Angelique
Green Acres
Baytown
Beaumont Street
Melissa
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Market St
West Chambers
Call Suellyn Melcher
Sunday services and Children’s Church notices
Sunday Calvary Temple hosts services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at 7319 Breda. Central Baptist Church at 1800 King Street offers Children’s Church for Pre-K through 5th grade from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call 281-839-3009 or 281-422-8381 for details.
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Calvary Temple
Breda
Call
Central Baptist Church
King Street
Baytown Shrine Club Stated Meeting Includes Ladies Night
The Baytown Shrine Club will hold its Stated Meeting titled Ladies Night at the Shriner building located at 110 West Main. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. Dinner follows at 7 p.m. Potentate's official visit with dinner charge noted.
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Baytown Shrine Club
Shriner
West Main
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SUN History
Sterling Library
Make Over In Christ Inc
Riley Chambers Community Center
Bluebonnet Room
Bulletin Board
Lee College
New England
Cindy Mitchem
Linda Ritcheson
Crosby
Lynne Foley
Derek Moscarelli
Providence
Rhode Island
Sharon Givens
Huntsville
Jenna Bang
Copenhagen
Denmark
Monique Barnes
Carmel "Boudy" Norton
Foxwoods
Leydyard
Connecticut
John and
Carolyn James
Glenn
Laura Leissner
Bill Zemkosky
Rosa Johnson
Janette
Claude Lott
Becky
Tommy Clayton
Autocenter
Baytownacc
Wildblue
Revere Allable
The
Susan Komen
For the Cure
N. Alexander Dr Bay Plaza Shopping Center
Scrapbookemporium
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