Tag Archives: anniversaries

First shots fired: April 12, 1861

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Ronna

Quick! What happened 150 years ago today? At 4:30 a.m., to be precise? If you’ve looked at the display in the Andersen Library lobby, or if you know your history, you answered: the first shots of the American Civil War … Continue reading →

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Isaac Asimov

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Barbara

Jan. 2nd is the anniversary of Isaac Asimov’s birth in 1920. He’s one of my favorite authors of science fiction, but he wrote nonfiction books for adults and youth too before he passed away in 1992. A search for asimov … Continue reading →

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Honoring JFK

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Barbara

John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States, was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963. A great deal of controversy surrounds his assassination:  Was there a larger conspiracy?  Were there additional shooters?  Was organized crime involved?  Was the government hiding … Continue reading →

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Remembering Dylan Thomas

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Barbara

Dylan Thomas, famous Welsh poet, was born on this day (Oct. 27) in 1914. He died on Nov. 9, 1953. He’s probably best remembered for “Do not go Gentle into that Good Night,” which was written for his father. You … Continue reading →

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Fire Prevention Week 10/3-9

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Barbara

October 3-9 is Fire Prevention Week. Yes, there’ll be fire drills on campus. The intent is to remind everyone of the importance of fire prevention and safety. The National Fire Protection Association provides a lot of information, including a history … Continue reading →

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Constitution & Citizenship Day

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Barbara

Fri., Sept. 17, is Constitution Day, anniversary of the day Constitutional Convention delegates signed the U.S. Constitution in 1787. Once ratified by the states, it established the federal government we know today. I’ll bet there’s a lot about this document … Continue reading →

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Katharine Hepburn

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Barbara

On this day (June 29) in 2003, one of the great actresses passed away: Katharine Hepburn. In her honor, you could check out some books and movies from Andersen Library! Search the HALCat online catalog to find, for example, biographies … Continue reading →

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Alfred Hitchcock

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Barbara

Alfred Hitchcock died on April 29th in 1980. He was and is, of course, famous for his scary movies. I still remember that as a young child I was absolutely terrified that birds were going to attack my eyes. Well, … Continue reading →

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Charlie Chaplin

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Barbara

Charlie Chaplin was born in London on April 16, 1889. “Who’s that?” you ask? Chaplin was an actor and director, especially famous for his Tramp character. He started in silent movies, and his first “sound” movie, City Lights, used only … Continue reading →

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Remembering John

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Barbara

John Lennon was shot to death on December 8, 1980. I always think of Lennon at this time of year, not because this is when he died, but because “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” is one of my favorite songs, … Continue reading →

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