TWRP Historical Roses

Ever get stuck doing research? That’s what’s been happening to me – for the last few months. It began with curiosity of wondering what happened on May 23, 1989 – “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” movie and comedian, Paula Poundstone wins Comedy Award. Then, I wondered how old my parents were on December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor Day. They were 15 years old. This weekend I watched the movie, “Pearl Harbor” with Ben Affleck. I didn’t used to like movies or books set in this era. However, now, with all the stories my dad has told me, I love it! The women were so fashionable, with their narrow skirts, hats and bright red lipstick. My mom used to dress like this as well. My dad wore a uniform as a lot of men did during that time.

Of course, being of an inquiring mind, I don’t stop at wondering about one date in history, I keep going. My dad was born on June 6. My youngest sister was born on June 13. What happened on these dates in history?

In my quest for information which always makes goose bumps form on my arms, I found the following websites:

Dates in history by one day or by country/ city

(Be careful, however. You might have to double check with other sources?)

www.historyorb.com

Can find disasters that occurred in U.S.

http://www.gendisasters.com/data1/pa/mines/plymouth-avondale-disaster-apr1869.htm

Dates in History

http://www.datesinhistory.com/oct16.php

I hope these sites can help you get started in your quest.