A Note from History – August 31
Aug.31, 2009 in
A Note From History
1803 – Lewis and Clark start their expedition to the west by leaving Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at 11 o clock in the morning.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_31
Entries for August, 2009
A Note from History – August 28
Aug.28, 2009 in
A Note From History
1898 – Caleb Bradham renames his carbonated soft drink “Pepsi-Cola”.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_28
A Note from History – August 27
Aug.27, 2009 in
A Note From History
1859 – Petroleum is discovered in Titusville, Pennsylvania leading to the world’s first commercially successful oil well.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_27
A Note from History – August 26
Aug.26, 2009 in
A Note From History
1498 – Michelangelo is commissioned to carve the Pietà.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_26
Volunteers needed for September 11 Day of Service in Mesa
Aug.26, 2009 in
Mesa
The City of Mesa’s First Annual September 11 Day of Service is the result of a partnership involving Mesa, Phoenix, Glendale, Rebuilding Together and HandsOn Greater Phoenix to organize a new weekend of service to commemorate the eighth anniversary of September 11, 2001.
As the official end to President Obama’s nationwide service initiative, “United [...]
A Note from History – August 25
Aug.25, 2009 in
A Note From History
1835 – The New York Sun newspaper begins a series of six articles known as the Great Moon Hoax.
Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=VideoArticle&id=52842
GILBERT COMMUNITY SERVICES FALL WRESTLING LEAGUE FOR YOUTH
Aug.24, 2009 in
Gilbert, Physical Fitness
Gilbert Community Services is offering a Fall Wrestling League for youth age 5 through 6th grade. The league will take place Monday and Wednesday evenings Sept.2-Oct. 7 (no program on Labor Day, Sept. 7). The league is being conducted by Highland High School Wrestling Coach, Russ Kilpatrick and will be held in the Highland High [...]
A Note from History – August 24
Aug.24, 2009 in
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1456 – Printing of the Gutenberg Bible is completed.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_24
A Note from History – August 21
Aug.21, 2009 in
A Note From History
1920 – Christopher Robin is born. Christopher will forever be remembered as one of Winnie-the-Pooh’s best friends.
Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=4070
GILBERT CHAMBER TO HOST SIGN CODE WORKSHOP FOR BUSINESSES
Aug.20, 2009 in
Gilbert Chamber, Small Business
Town Staff Will Review Regulations, Address Questions, Concerns
The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce will host a workshop August 26th for local businesses to learn more about Gilbert’s sign code requirements, including obtaining a sign permit and regulations for use of A-frame signs, window signs, and banners.
Sponsored by SRP and A.L. Russell & Associates, this workshop will [...]
