blue water massey
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Nov. 30
1782 American Revolutionary War: In Paris, representatives from the United States and the Kingdom of Great Britain sign preliminary peace articles (later formalized as the 1783 Treaty of Paris)
1803 In New Orleans, Spanish representatives officially transfer the Louisiana Territory to a French representative. Just 20 days later, France transfers the same land to the United States as the Louisiana Purchase
1829 1st Welland Canal opens for a trial run, five years to the day from the ground breaking
1866 Work begins on 1st US underwater highway tunnel, Chicago
1934 The LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman becomes the first steam locomotive to be authenticated as reaching 100 mph
Birthdays:
1810 Oliver Fisher Winchester American businessman and politician, rifle maker (Winchester)
Deaths:
1694 Marcello Malpighi father of microscopic anatomy
Thought for the day:
" To get ahead and stay ahead, use your head. "
1782 American Revolutionary War: In Paris, representatives from the United States and the Kingdom of Great Britain sign preliminary peace articles (later formalized as the 1783 Treaty of Paris)
1803 In New Orleans, Spanish representatives officially transfer the Louisiana Territory to a French representative. Just 20 days later, France transfers the same land to the United States as the Louisiana Purchase
1829 1st Welland Canal opens for a trial run, five years to the day from the ground breaking
1866 Work begins on 1st US underwater highway tunnel, Chicago
1934 The LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman becomes the first steam locomotive to be authenticated as reaching 100 mph
Birthdays:
1810 Oliver Fisher Winchester American businessman and politician, rifle maker (Winchester)
Deaths:
1694 Marcello Malpighi father of microscopic anatomy
Thought for the day:
" To get ahead and stay ahead, use your head. "
