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#OTD On This Day in History – October 16
On this day in history, Charlotte Bronte publishes Jane Eyre under the pen name Currer Bell. October 16, 1847 Download the Libby app on your phone or tablet and log in with your library card for free access to great books, 24/7! Check out Charlotte Bronte's classic...
#OTD On This Day in History – October 15
On this day in history, Wayne Gretzky sets new NHL points record. He remains the points leader today with plenty of distance between any contenders. October 15, 1989 Learn more about accomplishments, obstacles, and insights from those who played the game, no matter...
#OTD On This Day in History – October 14
On this day in history, A.A. Milne publishes Winnie the Pooh. October 14, 1926 Time to revisit this wonderful classic? Check out our Winnie the Pooh books and resources here: https://bit.ly/3CINVJe Plan an adventure with Pooh, Christopher Robin, and the rest of their...
#OTD On This Day in History – October 13
On this day in history, the White House cornerstone is laid. October 13, 1792 Browse ebooks and audiobooks on the Libby app to explore the stories of history. Filled with interesting facts, compelling characters, various perspectives, and fascinating details...expand...
#OTD On This Day in History – October 12
On this day in history, singer/songwriter John Denver dies in plane crash. October 12, 1997 Did you know you can listen to music through Freegal (free and legal music streaming) with your library card? Log in with your library card number and PIN for timeless John...
#OTD On This Day in History – October 11
On this day in history, NASA launches Apollo 7, first manned Apollo mission. It orbited earth 11 days and conducted the first live TV broadcast from space. October 11, 1968 You know what else is out of this world? Books! And that's the theme of Booregard 2022: Books...
#OTD On This Day in History – October 10
On this day in history, the US Naval Academy was established in Annapolis, MD (as the US Navy School). October 10, 1845 Considering military service? Get free help for ASVAB test prep through Tutor .com / HomeworkLouisiana here:...
#OTD On This Day in History – October 9
On this day in history, the Hoover Dam begins transmitting electricity to Los Angeles, CA. October 9, 1970 Whether you're planning a trip, searching for areas of interest, or looking for educational resources on American geography, culture, and more, A to Z the USA...
#OTD On This Day in History – October 8
On this day in history, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn wins Nobel Prize for Literature. October 8, 1970 No waiting times with hoopla! Read or listen to Solzhenitsyn's three-volume work, The Gulag Archipelago: https://www.hoopladigital.com/artist/22597557 #OTD #bplfindithere...
#OTD On This Day in History – October 7
On this day in history, Henry Ford debuts first production assembly line. This innovation would transform American and international industries. October 7, 1913 Celebrating innovation in the workplace today! Beauregard Parish Library assists employees and employers...