This Day In History — The WNBA made its debut

June 21 1527 Italian statesman, diplomat, and author of “The Prince,” Niccolo Machiavelli died. 1788 The U.S. Constitution went into effect when New Hampshire became…

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Fort Hays State’s international partnerships are a force for good

I just returned from my second trip to China. My first trip was in 2013 when I served as the vice president for student affairs.…

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Storms drop large hail, heavy rains, high winds

Courtesy photo Storms Tuesday afternoon and evening left a swatch of damage across portions of western Kansas. Heavy rain began falling in the afternoon, inundating…

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This Day In History — West Virginia became the 35th state

June 20 1756 British soldiers were thrown into the cell known as the “Black Hole of Calcutta.” 1782 The Great Seal of the United States…

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This Day In History — Congress abolished slavery in the U.S. territories

June 19 1862 Congress abolished slavery in the U.S. territories. 1865 Gen. Gordon Granger informed the citizens of Galveston, Tex., that the slaves were freed.…

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This Day In History — The War of 1812 Began

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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This Day In History — The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City

June 17 1775 The Battle of Bunker Hill took place during the American Revolution. 1885 The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City aboard…

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This Day In History — Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space

June 16 1487 The Battle of Stoke ended the Wars of the Roses. 1858 Senate candidate Abraham Lincoln declared, “a house divided against itself cannot…

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