Browsing: October 9

A Brief History On October 9, 1967, Ernesto “Che” Guevara was executed in Bolivia only a day after he was captured.  A Marxist revolutionary from Argentina, Che was a pal of Cuba’s Fidel Castro and was notorious for inciting communist rebellion in Latin American countries. Digging Deeper Amazingly, for some reason the image of Che emblazoned on T-shirts is common in America, causing one to wonder if the youngsters wearing those shirts have any idea who this guy really was. Despite being born into an upper-class family, young Ernesto showed   concern for the wellbeing of the poor and quickly showed…

A Brief History This article presents a chronological list of notable events that happened on October 9th.  For each date below, please click on the date to be taken to an article covering that date’s event. Digging Deeper On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus, the Italian adventurer sailing into the unknown in the name of the Spanish Crown, landed in the Bahamas, the landing that became known as the “discovery” of America (or, “The New World” if you prefer). On October 9, 1701, the town of Saybrook, Connecticut was the setting for the founding of The Collegiate School of Connecticut,…

A Brief History On October 9, 2023, the second Monday in October, we once again celebrate National Kick Butt Day, a day not for kicking other people but for kicking yourself into gear to accomplish some personal or professional achievement. Digging Deeper Of unknown origins, National Kick Butt Day seems to have started around 2004, originally aimed at those in the advertising and marketing fields.  While you can find some suggestions online how to spend this special day, we offer some suggestions of our own.  You of course are welcome to offer your suggestions as well. Grow your brainpower by…

A Brief History On October 9, 2012, just eight years ago, 15 year old Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani Muslim girl, was shot in the face by Taliban Islamic extremist terrorists for the “crime” of being a girl that wanted to go to school to learn to read and write.  This intrepid young lady went on to become a major player in the battle for women’s rights in the Islamic world, and has served as an inspiration for people across the globe.  At the age of 16, she was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize!  We have previously cited this brave…

A Brief History On October 9, 1701, the town of Saybrook, Connecticut was the setting for the founding of The Collegiate School of Connecticut, the institution of higher learning that became Yale University, one of if not the most esteemed colleges or universities in the United States and the world.  Today, we look at this venerable institution by listing 10 facts about the place and its people.  (Note: We have a special place in our hearts for educational facilities and would like to recognize ALL the people that go into making Yale and other schools what they are, from not…