June 18 1812 The War of 1812 began. 1815 Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo by British, German, and Dutch forces. 1873 Suffragist…
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Today in History- June 17th
June 17 1579 Sir Francis Drake lands on the coast of California and names it New Albion. 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill (Breed’s Hill)…
View More Today in History- June 17thProfessor to present at conference in England
Courtesy of University Relations 06/15/17 HAYS, Kan. — Dr. Patricia Levy, professor of social work at Fort Hays State University, will present “Human Sustainability…
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June 15th 1215 King John signs the Magna Carta. 1775 George Washington is appointed commander-in-chief of American Army. 1877 Henry Ossiana, a former slave,…
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June 13th 1373 The Anglo-Portuguese Treaty of 1373 is signed, it is the world’s oldest treaty. 1774 Rhode Island is the first colony to…
View More Today in History- June 13thVictor E. Garden Looking for Volunteers!
Courtesy Shala Mills Dear Campus Community, The Victor E. Garden is our campus community garden and all are welcome to participate. Summer worknights are…
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Courtesy of Margy Stewart Once again, the Prairie Heritage Awards Committee has selected TWO outstanding books as the winners of this year’s Jan Garton…
View More Prairie Heritage Announces Book AwardsPlymouth School Bell Dedication
On June 14, FHSU will be added something ‘new’ to the Plymouth Schoolhouse on campus – a cast iron antique bell that was cast more…
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June 10th 1610 Dutch settlers colonize Manhattan Island. 1846 Robert Thomson patents the rubber tire. 1940 Canada declares war on Italy. …
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June 8th 1783 Laki Volcano in Iceland begins an 8-month eruption. 1912 Universal Pictures is Incorporated. 1917 Walt Disney graduates high school. …
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