TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY
February 17, 1795, J. H. Stewart’s Kentucky Herald became the 2nd newspaper produced in Kentucky; however, it later consolidated into the Kentucky Gazette. February 17,… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY
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February 16, 1999
Lexington To Broadcast 1st Bi-lingual Radio Broadcast Atlanta-based Bull Run To Buy Host Communications Outright
February 16, 1974
Nixon is Firm In Refusal To Release More Tapes Wholesale Prices Soared in January as Did Unemployment
February 16, 1924
Heirs of J.B. Speed To Give U of L $250,000 College To Build the “Speed Scientific School”
TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY
February 16, 1838, the Kentucky General Assembly passed an act to create the state’s 1st system of free public education. It provided for a state… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY
February 15, 1999
World Eyes On Louisville After Hand Transplant Gordon Beats Earnhardt In Daytona 500
February 15, 1974
Special Prosecutor Says Nixon Won’t Release Key Evidence National Farm Machine Show; KY Fair & Exposition Center
February 15, 1924
Public Hearing On Anti-Pari-Mutuel Bill Set For Feb 20 Public Hearing on Phone Company Merger; All Plans to Be Changed; Louisville
TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY
Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Fayette County native Carter Harrison Sr., born in 1825. He served two terms as Chicago’s mayor ending in 1893.… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY
February 14, 1999
Washington Boils With Bad Blod High School Dad Punches Ref in Face; Charged Under New Law