A Brief History On January 1, 2025, we all take a bold leap into the future, a new year filled with promise and perhaps with some concerns as well. Fear not, for Major Dan at H&H is happy to tell you what will possibly happen in the coming year. Of course, I make no guarantees, for as Donald Trump recently said, “I can’t guarantee anything. I can’t guarantee tomorrow.” Digging Deeper Number one, as alluded to by the former president, all the bombastic campaign promises about lowering food and energy costs, etc., will fail to materialize, although we of course…
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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…
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”…