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1861 – First national flag of the Confederate States of America (the “Stars and Bars”) is adopted.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/March_4

Cruisin on Main Street is held on the fourth Saturday (January 23) of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Mesa. With classic cars lining the streets and parking lots, this is a car lover’s dream.
For more information, contact Lance Baker at (480) 229-5691 or blown1969camaro@cox.net or http://www.hotrodplanet.com/.
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1845 – Edgar Allan Poe’s famous poem “The Raven” is published on this day in the New York Evening Mirror.
Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=4229

1954 – The first Burger King is opened in Miami, Florida, United States.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/December_4

Samaritan’s Purse Collection Week happens this week through Monday November 23rd. To find a drop off location and collection times in the Southeast Valley, please call: 1-800-579-8091 or go to www.samaritanspurse.org.
This year…you can follow your box now by submitting your shipping and handling cost online. Go to: www.samaritanspurse.org/ezgive to donate. Use the special [...]

Fulton Homes and radio station KEZ 99.9 have teamed up to brighten the holidays for children. From November 16 – December 14, people are encouraged to drop off toys and books at the radio station or any one of the events held throughout the valley, with all donations benefiting the children of Phoenix Children’s Hospital. [...]

1781– At Yorktown, Virginia, representative of the British commander Lord Cornwallis handed over Cornwallis’ sword and formally surrendered to George Washington the comte de Rochambeau.
Source:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_19

1917 – Mata Hari is executed by a French firing squad at Vincennes, outside of Paris for the crime of espionage.
Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=51433

1884 – Greenwich is established as universal time meridian of longitude.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_13

1871 – The Great Chicago fire breaks out in a barn belonging to Patrick O’Leary.
Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=4300