Guest guest Posted December 1, 2006 Report Posted December 1, 2006 Reminder from: 's Calendar Title: Time Capsule: December 1st Date: Friday December 1, 2006 Time: 12:30 am - 12:30 am Repeats: This event repeats every year. Description: On this day in1835, Hans Christian Andersen published his 1st book of fairy tales. 1913, the first drive-up gasoline station opened (Pittsburgh). 1919, Lady Astor was sworn-in as the first female member of British Parliament. 1955, Parks (an African American) was arrested for refusing to move to the back of the bus.1959, the first color photograph of Earth was received from outer space. Noteworthy person born on this day:In 1671: Francesco Stradivari, Italian violin maker/son of Antonius. Copyright © 2006 | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy Quote
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