TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY
April 4, 1818, Congress requested that President James Monroe present Kentuckian Richard Mentor Johnson a sword in honor of his “daring and distinguished valor” at… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY
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April 4, 2000
Judge: Microsoft Violated Antitrust Laws – May Break Up Company Michigan St. Spartans National Champions
April 4, 1975
U.S. Military Plane Crashes In Saigon; Majority Were Vietnamese War Orphans Going to U.S. Pillsbury Buys Weigh Watchers
April 4, 1925
Oleika Shriners See Results of Child Treatment Reds Have Excellent Team
TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY
Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Simon Kenton, born in 1755. Simon’s friends included Daniel Boone, Simon Girty, Spencer Records, Thomas S. Hinde, and Isaac… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY
April 3, 2000
Decision Day To See If Woodford County Keeps Its Hospital Nathan Forkner Falls To Death From Chimney Top Rock; Red River Gorge
April 3, 1975
Cockfighting “Artistic, Cultural” Says One Proponent Morehead’s Loss is Transy’s Gain; Ted Hundley’s Basketball Skills
April 3, 1925
Shriners Pack Oleika Temple for Annual Ceremony; Lexington Fish Climb Trees in Malay Jungles Claims Explorer
TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY
April 2, 1775, Fort Boonesborough begun and foundations of Transylvania Colony laid. Kentucky in Retrospect 1792-1967 by Kentucky Historical Society. pg: 9 April 2, 1780,… Read More »TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY
April 2, 2000
The Judds To Play In Rupp Friday Microsoft and Federal Government Quit Mediation Over Anti-Trust Issue