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#OTD On This Day in History – October 12

#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...

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#OTD On This Day in History – October 11

#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...

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#OTD On This Day in History – October 9

#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...

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#OTD On This Day in History – October 8

#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...

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#OTD On This Day in History – October 7

#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...

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#OTD On This Day in History – October 6

#OTD On This Day in History – October 6

On this day in history, poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson dies at age 83. October 6, 1892 Whether you are new to poetry or a devoted fan, browse delightful classics and find new favorites, all free with your library card: https://library.beau.org/elibrary/poetry/ #OTD...

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#OTD On This Day in History – October 5

#OTD On This Day in History – October 5

On this day in history, President Truman delivers first televised presidential speech. October 5, 1947 Access Video on Demand offers thousands of educational and interesting videos on history, culture, entertainment, and many more topics. For example, you can watch...

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#OTD On This Day in History – October 4

#OTD On This Day in History – October 4

On this day in history, the Gregorian Calendar was introduced. October 4, 1582 The case of the missing days! In 1582, 10 days were removed from the calendar that year, skipping from Oct 4 to Oct 15 to realign the new Gregorian Calendar with the vernal equinox. Like...

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#OTD On This Day in History – October 3

#OTD On This Day in History – October 3

On this day in history, Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage is published. October 3, 1895 In his early twenties, Stephen Crane wrote this Civil War novel exploring the psychological trauma of war. Check out The Red Badge of Courage here: https://bit.ly/3SPQ3Eh....

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