taraApr 13 minThis 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 Olympics in Adolf Hit...
taraMar 313 minThis 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 played in Nazi German...
taraOct 29, 20193 minThis Day in History: Tragedy hits the Cal Poly football teamOn this day in 1960, a plane carrying the Cal Poly football team crashes in Ohio. The tragedy was the first airline crash involving a United States sports te...
taraOct 14, 20192 minThis Day in History: The World Series imitates the Electoral CollegeOn this day in 1960, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the New York Yankees to win the World Series. Bill Mazeroski hit a home run in the 9th inning of Game 7! H...
taraMay 18, 20193 minThis 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 foundations for the race...
