Farewell to Buffalo Bill
On January 10, 1917, famed scout and showman “Buffalo” Bill Cody died. With exaggerated tales of his exploits selling dime novels, Cody became a folk hero during his lifetime.
This Day in History
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Birth of Richard Nixon
America’s 37th president, Richard Milhous Nixon was born into a poor Quaker family in Yorba Linda, California, on January 9, 1913. Largely remembered for the Watergate scandal and his resignation, he was considered an effective leader by many prior to his fall from grace.
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The Battle of New Orleans Begins
On January 8, 1815, future president Andrew Jackson began the Battle of New Orleans, two weeks after the Treaty of Ghent was signed. It was the last major battle of the war – and the most one-sided.
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Birth of President Millard Fillmore
America’s 13th president, Millard Fillmore, was born on January 7, 1800, in Moravia, New York. He was the second US vice president to take the nation’s highest office as the result of the president’s death. While he struggled on the domestic front, he helped open relations with Japan.
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New Mexico Admitted as 47th State
On January 6, 1912, New Mexico became the 47th state admitted to the Union.
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Death of Calvin Coolidge
On January 5, 1933, America’s 30th President, Calvin Coolidge, died suddenly of a heart attack. He’d led the nation through the notable economic growth of the Roaring Twenties.
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Founding of Columbia University
On January 4, 1754, King’s College (later Columbia University) was founded in New York. It’s the oldest university in New York and the fifth oldest in the US.
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Alaska Becomes America’s 49th State
On January 3, 1959, Alaska was made a state. It was the first new state added to the Union in 46 years.
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Betsy Ross Stamp
On January 2, 1952, the US Post Office Department issued a commemorative stamp honoring Betsy Ross, one day after her 200th birthday. The stamp pictures Ross presenting the flag to George Washington and the Flag Committee.
