Today in History highlights Aug 21 events
On this day in history multiple events are noted. From 1959 Hawaii became the 50th state by presidential order. Other milestones include Galileo’s telescope use in 1609, Fulton’s steamship trip in 1807, Nat Turner’s Virginia rebellion in 1831, Lincoln Douglas debates beginning in 1858, Mona Lisa theft in 1911, Trotsky’s death in 1940, martial law in South Vietnam in 1963, Aquino shot in 1983, the Gorbachev coup collapse in 1991, and Clinton urging Turkey relief after a 1999 earthquake.
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Hawaii
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Nat Turner
Virginia
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen Douglas
American Bar Association
Saratoga
N.Y
Leonardo da Vinci
Louvre Museum
Paris
Italy
Leon Trotsky
Mexico City
South Vietnam
Benigno S. Aquino Jr
United States
Manila International
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Boris N. Yeltsin
Bill Clinton
Turkey
Baytown refinery unit ruins in 1938 fire
In 1938 the No 1 Stanavo aviation fuel unit of Battery P at the Baytown Refinery collapsed its still after an early morning fire. No injuries were reported and damage was put at about $50,000. In 1944 the election began to confirm the formation of Harris County Water and Improvement District 7 to bring water and sewer service to East Baytown.
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Stanavo Aviation-Gas
Battery P
Baytown
Harris County Water and Improvement District 7
East Baytown
Rep Gene Green Represents Texas 29th District
Rep Gene Green is noted as the Democrat representing Texas' 29th District in the correction. The item clarifies party affiliation for the district’s representative.
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Gene Green
Texas
Psalm 9 Verse About God’s Eternal Justice
A biblical verse affirms God’s enduring throne and rule. It emphasizes justice, upright judgment of the world and peoples, underscoring divine fairness and sovereignty.
Calendar of Baytown area activities and events
A busy calendar lists the Mrs Green Acres Formal Pageant at Green Acres Baytown 7 p.m. Also at Crosby Community Center rhythm walking aerobics and line dancing. Baytown centers host senior classes, bridge, TOPS, story time, Go Getters games, Calvary Temple services, Children’s Church, Shriner Ladies Night, ballroom dancing, softball, Optimists, quilting, and various ESL, art, yoga and GED prep programs. Contact numbers are provided for several items.
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Green Acres
Baytown
Beaumont Street
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Melissa
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Market St
Sterling Municipal Library
Marguerite
Thresa
Tsai Chi
Angelique
Chambers County
Anahuac
Community group meetings and activities listed for Baytown area
Weekly Baytown Lions Club meets at Golden Corral noon with guest speaker Cliff Clements from the Baytown Sun. Baytown Pilot Club hosts noon gathering at Goose Creek Country Club. West Baytown Civic Association meets 6 45 p.m. at The Promise Center. Gospel Night for seniors 7 p.m. Highlands Highland Woods Drive. Seniors 50 plus invited to bingo 1 p.m. at Center 604 Highland Woods Drive. Concessions 11 30 a.m. Free lunch 11 30 a.m. Bible study 12 15 1 30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery 6 30 p.m. First Baptist Church Rollingbrook. Call Nick 713 410 3861 JoAnn 832 217 8214 Elaine 832 444 8721. Game day 9 a.m. Woods Drive. Free English classes 9 11 a.m. Promise Center 2703 West Main. Free childcare 281 422 3457.
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Baytown
Market St
Highlands Community Center
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Baytown Lions Club
Golden Corral
Garth
Cliff Clements
Baytown Sun
Baytown Pilot Club
Goose Creek Country Club
West Baytown
Highland Woods Drive
King's Table
Church of New Beginnings
N. Alexander Dr
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Call Nick
JoAnn
Or Elaine
Promise Center
West Main
Beach Party Dance Night by Ballroom Dance Club
Ball room Dance Club hosts a Beach Party tonight from 7 to 10 at Baytown Community Center 2407 Market Street. Jason James Trio provides music. Casual attire encouraged. Refreshments provided no alcohol. Admission 10 dollars open to the public. No prior dance experience required. Contact Chris Worthington at 281 427 1476 for details.
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Baytown
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Jason James
Chris Worthington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Galileo Galilei
Campanile
Venice
Robert Fulton
Albany
New York
SUN History
Senior Citizen Bridge
Market St. Call
West Chambers
Call Suellyn Melcher
Bluebonnet Room
Calvary Temple
Breda
Call
Central Baptist Church
King Street
Baytown Shrine Club
Shriner
Frank Butcher
Frank.butcher
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Community Duplicate Bridge Club
LLG
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cathy’s Angels
South Fourteenth St
la Porte
A.m
Bulletin Board
Larry Brill
Susan Hales
Cindy Brill
Lee Hales
Baytown Ballroom
Ruth
Lawrence Herbert
Dennis Araujo
Linda
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