Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Today in History - November 30

On this day in 1782, the US and Great Britain sign a preliminary version of the Treaty of Paris.

On this day in 1783, a 5.3 earthquake hit New Jersey.

On this day in 1934, the steam locomotive engine the Flying Scotsman became the first engine to officially travel faster than 100 mph.

And, in Chuckery, Ohio in 1893, it was reported that John Rausch and wife are the proud parents of a ten pound daughter.

No comments:

Post a Comment