This Day In History — Edison demonstrates his incandescent lamp
December 31 1879 Thomas Edison gave the first public demonstration of an electric incandescent lamp. 1938 The first breath test for drivers, “drunkometer,” was introduced…
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BY TRISTAN SASSE In dominant fashion, the Fort Hays State University men’s basketball team defeated the McPherson Bulldogs, 87-62, on Saturday, December 30. With the…
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FHSU Women’s Basketball Overwhelms Bethany College
BY TRISTAN SASSE In their first game in 11 days, the Fort Hays State University women’s basketball team didn’t take long to control the pace…
View More FHSU Women’s Basketball Overwhelms Bethany CollegeICYMI: KU Outlasts Texas; KSU routs Iowa State as teams open Big 12 play
BY TRISTAN SASSE No. 11 Kansas vs. Texas The No. 11 ranked Kansas Jayhawks began their trek for a 14th-straight regular-season conference title on Friday…
View More ICYMI: KU Outlasts Texas; KSU routs Iowa State as teams open Big 12 playThis Day In History — US makes the Gadsden Purchase
December 30 1853 The United States bought some 45,000 sq mi of land from Mexico in the Gadsden Purchase. 1911 Sun Yat-sen was elected the…
View More This Day In History — US makes the Gadsden PurchaseThis Day In History — Massacre at Wounded Knee
December 29 1170 Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered by four knights acting under the orders of Henry II. 1845 Texas became the 28th…
View More This Day In History — Massacre at Wounded KneeThis Day In History — Stan Lee is born
December 28 1065 Westminster Abbey consecrated. 1832 John C. Calhoun became the first vice president in U.S. history to resign from office. 1846 Iowa became…
View More This Day In History — Stan Lee is bornJerusalem: The Ancient City Threatening Regional Stability
BY DANIEL SAENZ On December 7th, President Donal Trump made one of the most drastic decisions in American diplomacy. Previous presidents have tried to pursue…
View More Jerusalem: The Ancient City Threatening Regional StabilityThis Day In History — Radio City Music Hall is opened
December 27 1831 Darwin began his voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. 1900 Prohibitionist Carry Nation smashed her first saloon. 1932 Radio City Music Hall in…
View More This Day In History — Radio City Music Hall is openedThis Day In History — Columbus establishes first settlement in the New World
December 26 1492 Christopher Columbus established the first Spanish settlement in the New World. 1776 George Washington defeated the Hessians at Trenton. 1865 James H.…
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