U.S. History (sports)

This Day in History: Jesse Owens, the Olympics, & Adolf Hitler (part two)

Apr 1, 2020
3 min

This Day in History: Jesse Owens, the Olympics, & Adolf Hitler (part two)

On this day in 1980, the country mourns the loss of Jesse Owens. He is perhaps best remembered for his stunning performance at the 1936...

This Day in History: Jesse Owens, the Olympics, & Adolf Hitler (part one)

Mar 31, 2020
3 min

This Day in History: Jesse Owens, the Olympics, & Adolf Hitler (part one)

On this day in 1980, Jesse Owens passes away. Owens is perhaps best known for his stunning performance at the 1936 Olympics, which were...

This Day in History: Tragedy hits the Cal Poly football team

Oct 29, 2019
3 min

This Day in History: Tragedy hits the Cal Poly football team

On this day in 1960, a plane carrying the Cal Poly football team crashes in Ohio. The tragedy was the first airline crash involving a...

This Day in History: The Kentucky Derby, a “grand slice of Americana”

May 18, 2019
3 min

This Day in History: The Kentucky Derby, a “grand slice of Americana”

On this day in 1875, the first Kentucky Derby is run. The Derby has been described as a “grand slice of Americana”! No wonder? Early...