December 20 1790 Samuel Slater built the nation’s first cotton mill in Pawtucket, R.I. 1803 The United States purchased the Louisiana territory from France for…
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This Day In History — “A Christmas Carol” is published
December 19 1732 Benjamin Franklin began publishing Poor Richard’s Almanac. 1776 Thomas Paine published his first American Crisis essay, in which he wrote, “These are…
View More This Day In History — “A Christmas Carol” is publishedImpressive Second Half leads Tigers Past Jets
BY TRISTAN SASSE On Monday, December 18, the Fort Hays State University men’s basketball team improved to 9-3 on the season after an impressive outing…
View More Impressive Second Half leads Tigers Past JetsThis Day In History — 13th Amendment Abolishes Slavery
December 18 1737 Violin maker Antonio Stradivari died in Cremona, Italy. 1787 New Jersey became the third state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. 1865 Slavery…
View More This Day In History — 13th Amendment Abolishes SlaveryICYMI: Chiefs Control their own Destiny with 30-13 win over Chargers
BY TRISTAN SASSE On Saturday night from Arrowhead Stadium, the Kansas City Chiefs hosted the Los Angeles Chargers in a game with major playoff implications.…
View More ICYMI: Chiefs Control their own Destiny with 30-13 win over ChargersThis Day In History — Wright Brothers Take Flight
December 17 1777 France recognized American independence. 1903 Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first flight in a heavier-than-air plane at Kitty Hawk, N.C. 1944…
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Tigers Cruise by Kansas Wesleyan 83-49
BY TRISTAN SASSE On Saturday, December 16, the Fort Hays State University men’s basketball team put on a dominant display at home against the Kansas…
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Strong Second Half Guides Tigers Past Rockhurst
BY TRISTAN SASSE For the second consecutive game, the Fort Hays State University women’s basketball team led from start to finish before cruising to a…
View More Strong Second Half Guides Tigers Past RockhurstThis Day In History — The Boston Tea Party takes place
December 16 1653 Oliver Cromwell became lord protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland. 1773 The Boston Tea Party took place. 1916 Grigori Rasputin assassinated by…
View More This Day In History — The Boston Tea Party takes placeThis Day In History — Walt Disney passes away
December 15 1791 The Bill of Rights took effect with Virginia’s ratification of it. 1890 Sioux Indian chief Sitting Bull was killed by Native American…
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