The University of Wisconsin – Madison was founded on this day — July 26 — in 1848.
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Category Archives: 0330 – Today in History
E. J. Ourso College of Business
founded on this day in 1928
The E. J. Ourso College of Business at Louisiana State University was founded on this day – June 11, 1928.
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Tom Morello was born
on this day in 1964
Thomas Baptist Morello – the American guitarist and political activist best known for his work with tenure with both Audioslave and Rage Against the Machine – was born on this day May 30, 1964 – in New York City.
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Stevie Nicks was born
on this day in 1948
Stevie Nicks – the American singer best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac – was born on this day – May 26, 1948 – in Phoenix, Arizona.
She is a alumnus of San Jose State University.
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Columbia University turns 270 today
Columbia University was founded on this day – May 25 – in 1754.
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Erik Kurilla was born
on this day in 1962
Michael Erik Kurilla – United States Army general who was appointed the 15th commander of United States Central Command – was born on this day – May 16, 1962.
General Kurilla holds an aerospace engineering degree from the United States Military Academy. Additionally, he earned an MBA at Regis University as well as a masters in national security studies from the National War College.
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The University at Albany was founded on this day in 1844
The University at Albany was founded on this day — May 7 — in 1844
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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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