Fact of the Day

George Washington moved his slaves in and out of Pennsylvania every 6 months to avoid them taking advantage of a law whereby slaves residing in the state longer than that could claim freedom.

Today in History

1870 Impressionist Painter Claude Monet (29) weds model Camille Doncieux in Paris

Today's Birthdays

1915 Jay Livingston

1948 John Evan

1853 Rudolf Kittel