Browsing: June 12

A Brief History This article presents a chronological list of notable events that happened on June 12th.  For each date below, please click on the date to be taken to an article covering that date’s event. Digging Deeper On June 12, 1775, British General Thomas Gage declared martial law in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. On June 12, 1817, Karl Drais of Germany invented a contraption he called the “Laufmaschine,” German for “running machine” as the two wheeled single rider vehicle was powered by the rider scooting his feet along the ground. On June 12, 1939, for the first time production…

A Brief History On June 12, 1981, movie goers were treated to a film of action, adventure, romance, supernatural, and comedy, when Raiders of the Lost Ark was released, the first of the Indiana Jones movie franchise that now includes four complete films and the upcoming The Dial of Destiny, due for release in the US on June 30, 2023. Dr. Jones does not crack the top 20 money making list, but here are a few that do: Digging Deeper The Marvel Cinematic Universe, the most prolific franchise, with 31 films and the highest grossing total yet. Star Wars, boasting…

A Brief History On June 12, 1775, British General Thomas Gage declared martial law in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.  Gage offered amnesty and a pardon to all rebels that would lay down their arms, except Samuel Adams and John Hancock, who were deemed traitors that would be hanged if captured.  The American Revolution had already had a de facto beginning by this point, with the Boston Massacre (1770), the burning of the Gaspee in Rhode Island (a British customs schooner, 1772), the Boston Tea Party (1773), and the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.  Fearing an outright…

A Brief History On June 12, 1817, Karl Drais of Germany invented a contraption he called the “Laufmaschine,” German for “running machine” as the two wheeled single rider vehicle was powered by the rider scooting his feet along the ground. Also known as a “draisine” (German) or “draisienne” (French), this earliest form of bicycle later became known broadly as a “velocipede,” a term covering all types of bicycles and other people powered ground vehicles. Drais patented his invention in France in 1818, and the name continued to evolve to become known as “The Dandy Horse.” Digging Deeper The evolution of…

A Brief History This article presents a calendar of historical paranormal events that allegedly occurred in June! Digging Deeper June 2, 1692: The Salem Witch Trials Begin! June 8, 2017: Movie Review, The Mummy June 9, 2017: Enter for a chance to see The Mummy in Cleveland! June 10, 2016: Paranormal Blockbuster The Conjuring 2 Set to Open June 11, 173: The Miracle of the Rain saves a Roman Army! June 12, 1939: Dr. Cyclops, The First Technicolor Horror Film Begins Production June 13, 2014: Five Fascinating Facts about Godzilla June 17, 1462: Dracula’s Bloodthirstiness Chases Invaders From Wallachia On June 20,…