Washington University in St. Louis was founded on this day – February 22 – in 1853.
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Category Archives: 0330 – Today in History
Washington University in St. Louis
P. J. O’Rourke passed away
on this day in 2022
Patrick Jake O’Rourke — the American satirist who wrote Parliament of Whores and Give War a Chance among other books – passed away om this day — February 15, 2022 — in Sharon, New Hampshire.
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General Omar Bradley was born
on this day in 1893
Omar Bradley – the American five-star general who served as the 1st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the 17th Chief of Staff of the Army – was born on this day – February 12, 1893 – in Clark, Missouri.
He was a graduate of the United States Military Academy, Command and General Staff College, and the United States Army War College.
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Admiral Thomas Moorer was born
on this day in 1912
Thomas Moorer – the American four-star admiral who served as the 7th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the 18th Chief of Staff of the Navy – was born on this day – February 9, 1912 – in Mount Willing, Alabama.
He was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and the Naval War College.
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Auburn University was founded
on this day in 1856
The Auburn University was founded on this day — February 1 — in 1856.
The first group of students started their studies on October 1, 1859. Auburn University gained status as a University on January 1, 1960.
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Gulf Oil was founded
on this day in 1907
The Gulf Oil was founded on this day — January 30 — in 1907.
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University of Georgia was founded
on this day in 1785
The University of Georgia was founded on this day — January 27 — in 1785.
The first group of students started their studies on September 1, 1801.
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Florida State University was founded
on this day in 1851
The Florida State University was founded on this day — January 24 — in 1851.
The first group of students started their studies on October 3, 1857. Florida State University gained status as a University on May 15, 1947.
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Tuck School of Business
founded on this day in 1900
The Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College was founded on this day – January 19, 1900 – Edward Tuck. The school is named after the founder’s father.
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Trulaske College of Business
founded on this day in 1914
The Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri in Columbia was founded on this day – January 19, 1914.
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