Posts Tagged History “Today”
History Today: Japan Surrenders, Ends World War II
Posted by Rich in Educational on August 15th, 2009
August 15, 1945. Exactly today, Japan, through Emperor Hirohito’s nationwide announcement via radio, declared its surrender to the Allied Forces, marking the official ending of World War II.
Japan was the last country among the Axis Powers (that included Italy and Germany) to surrender. The Japanese’s formal surrender took place in a on board the battleship [...]
History “Today”: Sultan Bolkiah’s Coronation
Posted by Rich in Mind blogging on August 1st, 2009
Exactly today, the coronation of Hassanal Bolkiah was held as he became the 29th sultan of Brunei.
He was the eldest son of Omar Ali Saifuddien III, whom he succeeded as Sultan of Brunei.
Bolkiah, currently one of the richest persons in the planet, concurrently serves as the prime minister of the oil-rich Brunei while holding leadership [...]
History “Today”: Pratil–India’s First Woman President
Posted by Rich in Mind blogging on July 25th, 2009
July 25, 2009. Exactly today, Pratibha Devisingh Patil became the first-ever woman to be sworn in as president of the Republic of India.
Patil served as the 12th person to ever hold office in India, which is the second most populous country in the planet.
The 74-year-old Indian president emerged victorious after defeating her nearest political rival [...]
History "Today": How The U.S. Motto On Coins & Bills Began
Posted by Rich in Mind blogging on July 11th, 2009
July 11, 2009. Exactly today, the United States legislation approved the appearance of the motto “In God We Trust” on all coins and paper currency of the United States.
The motto, was seriously considered after a first letter of appeal by Rev. M.R. Watkinson (Minister of the Gospel from Ridley Township, Pennsylvania) to Secretary of Treasury [...]
History "Today": Chicago Bulls Snare Fifth NBA Crown
Posted by Rich in Mind blogging on June 13th, 2009
June 13, 1997. Exactly 12 years ago, Michael Jordan and his favored Chicago Bulls continued its history-altering run, winning its fifth NBA championship in the last seven years following its pulsating 90-86 victory over the Utah Jazz at the jam packed United Center.
Jordan averaged 31.1 points in 19 playoff games during the 1997 season as [...]