Clement Clarke Moore – 1779-1863
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HISTORY WAS MADE ON THIS DAY
IT MADE HISTORY ON THIS DAY
On this day in 1877, Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893) was declared
the winner and 19th president of the United States after the 1876
presidential election by the United States Congress. However, it
was Samuel J. Tilden (below), who won the popular vote on Nov.
7, 1876. Hayes served a single term, as he had promised in his
inaugural address.
Samuel Jones Tilden
(February 9, 1814 – August 4, 1886)
He was the 25th Governor of New York.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS DAY IN HISTORY
The poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement C. Moore (" ‘Twas
the night before Christmas…") was published on this day in 1823.
THE NEWS THAT MADE HISTORY
On this day in 1803, the United States Senate ratified a treaty that included the Louisiana Territories from France for $15 million. The transfer was completed with formal ceremonies in New Orleans.
Hoisting of American Colors over Louisiana. Painting depicting first raising of the USA flag with the Louisiana Purchase, in main plaza
(now Jackson Square), New Orleans.
The Frank Capra film "It’s A Wonderful Life" premiered at the Globe Theatre in New York on this day in 1946.
Time said, "It’s a Wonderful Life is a pretty wonderful movie. It has
only one formidable rival (Goldwyn’s The Best Years of Our Lives)
as Hollywood’s best picture of the year. Director Frank Capra’s inventiveness, humor, and affection for human beings keep it
glowing with life and excitement."
Frank Russell Capra (Francesco Rosario Capra)
(May 18, 1897 – September 3, 1991)
IT WAS ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
On this day in 1777, the Battle of Saratoga was won by American
soldiers during the Revolutionary War.
It was on this day in 1881. A picture from the Police Gazette,
showing a dying President Garfield being comforted by his
wife.
A 1954 Topps trading card depicting Garfield’s assassination
by Charles Guiteau. He was assassinated after only a few
months in office as the 20th president of the United States.
James Abram Garfield
(November 19, 1831 – September 19, 1881)
The sitcom was created by James L. Brooks and Allan Burns that
aired on CBS on this day in 1970 and ran until 1977. The show
received high praise from critics during its run with 29 Primetime
Emmy Awards, including the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding
Comedy Series three years in a row (1975–1977) and earned
Moore the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress
in a Comedy Series three times (1973, 1974, 1976) and continues
to be honored long after the final episode aired. In 2013, the Writers
Guild of America ranked The Mary Tyler Moore Show No. 6 in its
list of the 101 Best Written TV Series of All Time.
The set within a set of The Marry Tyler Moore Show.
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