A Brief History Today, January 1, 2024, I, Dr. Zar, wish all of my family, friends, colleagues, students, and subscribers who are celebrating a birthday in 2024 the happiest of birthdays as well as a happy new year! Digging Deeper As I toast the new year with my sparkling non-alcoholic grape drink, please know that in my thoughts I am wishing the best for all of us this year! Question for students (and subscribers): What are you most looking forward to in 2024? Please let us know in the comments section below this article. If you liked this article and would…
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A Brief History On January 1, 2024, we have some highly recommended resolutions that people really need to adopt to make the world a better place. What suggestions do you have? Digging Deeper Average Americans: Learn something new every day, maybe a new word or new historical fact. Baby Boomers: Stop worrying and love computers! Learn how to use new technology to your advantage. Everybody: Remind yourself to treat others as you wish to be treated. Hoarders: Get rid of any clothes or shoes you have not worn in the past couple years. Give these items to charity. Older people:…
A Brief History Hello, everyone! I am Dr. Zar and today, I want to wish my family, friends, colleagues, students, and subscribers a Happy New Year 2023! Digging Deeper If you have some spare time during this winter break and if you have not yet already done so, I encourage you to read Mr. J. David Markham’s recent biography of Napoleon titled Simply Napoleon. Question for students (and subscribers): What is something you hope to accomplish in 2023? Please let us know in the comments section below this article. If you liked this article and would like to receive notification…
A Brief History This article presents a chronological list of notable events that happened on January 1st. For each date below, please click on the date to be taken to an article covering that date’s event. Digging Deeper On January 1, 1735, Paul Revere, silversmith and patriot, was born, starting a long line of famous Americans born on the first of the year. On January 1, 1773, the all familiar hymn “Amazing Grace” was performed for the first time at a church service in England. On January 1, 1902, Pasadena, California hosted the Rose Bowl, the first college football “bowl”…
A Brief History On January 1, 1735, Paul Revere, silversmith and patriot, was born, starting a long line of famous Americans born on the first of the year. Which one of these New Year’s babies do you rate as the greatest? Feel free to nominate your own choice. Digging Deeper Paul Revere, Revolutionary, 1735 Anthony Wayne, General, 1745 Betsy Ross, Flag Designer, 1752 Frank Knox, World War II Secretary of the Navy, 1874 William J. Donovan, General and Master Spy, 1883 Edgar Hoover, Director of the FBI, 1895 Hank Greenberg, 1911, Baseball player J. D. Salinger, Army veteran and author,…
