Daily Archives: May 19, 2016

Wednesday May 20, 1936

The story continues with the second journal.  This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more.

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Here’s what else was happening 80-year-ago today

Miguel Mariano Gomez (contrast enhanced).tifMiguel Mariano Gómez became President of Cuba.

David Toro became President of Bolivia.DAVID TORO RUILOVA.jpg

 

The Rural Electrification Act was enacted in the United States

The Hindenburg arrives in Lakehurst, NJ

LouisZamperini, running for the University of Southern California, wins the mile run in the Pacific Coast Conference Track and Field

Chicago Daily Tribune May 20, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune May 20, 1936

Tuesday May 19, 1936

The story continues with the second journal.  This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more.

diary 2No Post Today

Here’s what else was happening 80-year-ago today

The Republican Party presidential primaries concluded with Alf Landon defeating William Borah in New Jersey.

The Mocidade Portuguesa paramilitary youth organization was created in Portugal.

 

Chicago Daily Tribune, May 19, 1936
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