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Oct 27, 1275
Amsterdam is Traditionally Founded
Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands. Amsterdam is considered an Alpha World City by Gloalization and World Cities. -
Oct 27, 1492
Christopher Columbus Finds Cuba
Christopher Columbus is a Spanish explorer who claimed Cuba for Spain. -
Poland and Turkey Sign Peace of Warsaw
The Warsaw Treaty Organization of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance was active from 1955 to 1991. -
Philadelphia is Founded
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the largest city in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. -
USA Annexes Florida from Spain
Florida was the 27th State to be admitted into the Union on March 3rd in 1845. -
Theodore Roosevelt's Birthday
Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States. He died at age 61 of a heart attack on January 6th in 1919. -
World's First Subway
The world's first subway was runin New York City and was called the Interborough Rapid Transit, and a ride cost only 5 cents. -
First Published Reference to Jazz
The first published referance to jazz was called variety. My picture shows Louis Armstrong. -
New Synthetic Fiber's Name
DuPont announces the name of their new synthetic fiber, nylon. -
Stand by Me Recorded
The song Stand by Me is recorded by Ben E. King -
Postage Stamp
The first postage stamp in Great Brittain is used on the 100th anniversary of J. R. R. Tolkien, author of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.
