历史上的今天-Today in History 2013-01-01（在线收听） |
January 1st, 1959. "I don't ambition power, money, nothing. Only to serve my country." In Cuba, Fidel Castro and his guerrillas topple Fulgencio Batista from power, clearing the way for decades of Communist rule. 1863. During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in the Confederate states to be free.
1892. Ellis Island opens for business in New York, serving as the gateway for millions of immigrates entering the U.S. through the early 20th century.
And 1953. "Say hey, good lookin. what ya got cookin?..." Country singer Hank Williams Sr., dies of a drug and aclcohol overdose ,on his way to a concert in Canton, Ohio. He was 29 years old.
Today in History. January 1st. Camille Bhohannon the Associated Press. |
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