Sunday, May 31, 2009

Today In History........

In 1678..............

The Godiva Procession, a commemoration of the legendary ride was instituted as part of Coventry fair. The first person who portrayed Lady Godiva was a young boy. (I don't know HOW they pulled that off)

In 1913...............

The 17th Amendment to the Constitution, providing for the popular election of US senators, was declared in effect.

In 1916................

Off the coast of Denmark, British and German naval fleets met at the battle of Jutland.











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