Tag Archives: history

Washington’s Birthday

Posted on February 21, 2013 by vanbraman

February 22 is the actual birthday of George Washington. The Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968 set the celebration of Washington’s Birthday on a Monday each year. However, it is nice to also have another day to remember this great … Continue reading →

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Friendship 7

Posted on February 19, 2013 by vanbraman

On February 20, 1962 John Glenn became the first American astronaut to go into orbit in the Friendship 7 Mercury capsule. The Russians had earlier sent Yuri Gagarin and Gherman Titov into orbit. Of course, my Grandma saved a few … Continue reading →

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