The University at Albany was founded on this day — May 7 — in 1844
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Category Archives: 0330 – Today in History
Toronto Maple Leafs last won the Stanley Cup on this day in 1967
The Toronto Maple Leafs last won the Stanley Cup on this day – May 2nd – in 1967.
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KROC went on the air
on this day in 1962
KROQ – alternative rock format radio station serving the Los Angeles area – first signed on to the air as KPPC-FM 106.7 on this day – April 23, 1962.
The station is perhaps best known for showcasing Jimmy Kimmel in the role of “Jimmy the Sports Guy” on the KROQ morning show between 1994 and 1999.
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Dean Acheson was born
on this day in 1893
Dean Acheson – the American statesman and lawyer – was born on April 11, 1893 in Middletown, Connecticut.
He was a graduate of both Yale University and Harvard University.
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Dr. Demento was born
on this day in 1941
Barret Eugene Hansen — better known as the American broadcaster and novelty record collector Dr. Demento — was born on this day – April 2, 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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James B. Conant was born
on this day in 1893
James B. Conant – the President of Harvard University between 1933 and 1953 – was born on this day – March 26, 1893 – in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
On July 16, 1945, Mr Conant was among the people present for the Trinity nuclear test – the first ever detonation of an atomic bomb – in New Mexico.
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Utah State University was founded on this day in 1888
Utah State University was founded on this day — March 8 — in 1888
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James Ellroy was born
on this day in 1948
Lee Earle “James” Ellroy – the American crime novelist – was born on this day – March 4, 1948 – in Los Angeles.
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Naga Munchetty was born
on this day in 1975
Subha Nagalakshmi Munchetty-Chendriah — the British television presenter who is a regular presenter on BBC Breakfast — was born on this day February 25, 1975 — in London, England.
She is a graduate of the University of Leeds.
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Washington University in St. Louis
turns 169 today
Washington University in St. Louis was founded on this day – February 22 – in 1853.
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