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

1431 Joan of Arc is accused of relapsing into heresy by donning male clothing again, providing justification for her execution

Today's Birthdays

1941 Guntram Vesper

1948 Bob Shearer

1956 John Wells