General William T. Sherman
Today in History: December 21
A Look Back At Today: December 21
Terror Attack over Lockerbie
Sherman’s March To The Sea Ended
The first basketball game was played
The first newspaper crossword puzzle was published
Commonwealth of Independent States was formed
Today in History: September 2
Today in History: September 2 World War 2 ends with the surrender of Japan. Great fire of London begins, U.S. Treasury Department established, Diana Nyad completes swim from Cuba To Florida, September 2 seems to follow a pattern of fires and devastation, as well as progressive steps in American education.