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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- May 17, 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...