Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Today in History - March 20

On this day in 1616, Sir Walter Raleigh was released from the Tower of London after an 13 year imprisonment.

On this day in 1760, the Great Fire of Boston claimed over 340 buildings.

On this day in 1852, Uncle Tom's Cabin, written by Harriet Beecher Stowe was published.

On this day in 1916, Albert Einstein published his Theory of Relativity.

On this day in 1985, Libby Riddles became the first woman to win the Iditarod.

And, on this day in Chuckery in 1895, it was reported that Miss Rena Morse is considering relinquishing her school in the Mitchell District to go west with her uncle, Joseph Morse, and his family.

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