Remembering History: May 2014

The Crown Prince of Thailand, 1890-1910

History In Pictures (@HistoryInPics) tweeted at 7:33 PM on Thu, May 29, 2014: Early drawings by Walt Disney of Mickey Mouse

George Rodger G.B. ENGLAND. London. Winston Churchill's funeral. The gun carriage carrying the body of Winston Churchill is carried slowly through the streets of London towards St. Pauls Cathedral, flanked by a military escort of all ranks and services. 1965

George Rodger G.B. ENGLAND. London. Winston Churchill's funeral. The gun carriage carrying the body of Winston Churchill is carried slowly through the streets of London towards St. Pauls Cathedral, flanked by a military escort of all ranks and services. 1965

Woodstock Festival 60s Pictures | 1970 - The Woodstock Festival soundtrack LP

President Ford looks at the World Trade Center Shortly after it's completion 1974

Connecticut History (@CT_History) tweeted at 10:25 PM on Mon, Nov 05, 2012: President Theodore Roosevelt at Union Station, #Hartford, 1915. #vote @CT Historical

Vanderbilt mansion prior to demolition in 1927. Plaza Hotel on right.

Mark Twain's birthday dinner at Delmonico's, New York, circa 1900. Twain coiner of the phrase "The Gilded Age", at a Gilded Age Restaurant, Delmonico's towards the end of the Gilded Age era c.1900, for his 70th Birthday!

Mark Twain's birthday dinner at Delmonico's, New York, circa 1900. Twain coiner of the phrase "The Gilded Age", at a Gilded Age Restaurant, Delmonico's towards the end of the Gilded Age era c.1900, for his 70th Birthday!

The Boston Molasses Disaster, also known as the Great Molasses Flood and the Great Boston Molasses Tragedy, occurred on January 15, 1919, in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts in the United States. A large molasses storage tank burst, and a wave of molasses rushed through the streets at an estimated 35 mph (56 km/h), killing 21 and injuring 150. The event has entered local folklore, and residents claim that on hot summer days, the area still smells of molasses.

The Boston Molasses Disaster, also known as the Great Molasses Flood and the Great Boston Molasses Tragedy, occurred on January 15, 1919, in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts in the United States. A large molasses storage tank burst, and a wave of molasses rushed through the streets at an estimated 35 mph (56 km/h), killing 21 and injuring 150. The event has entered local folklore, and residents claim that on hot summer days, the area still smells of molasses.

Sleighing On River Thames Winter 03-04 Norwich Conn

Sir Thomas More family's vault in St Dunstan's Church (Canterbury) - More asked that his foster/adopted daughter Margaret Clement (née Giggs) be given his headless corpse to bury.He was buried at the Tower of London,in the chapel of St Peter ad Vincula in an unmarked grave.His head was fixed upon a pike over London Bridge for a month, according to the normal custom for traitors.His daughter Margaret (Meg) Roper rescued it,possibly by bribery,before it could be thrown in the River Thames.

Sir Thomas More family's vault in St Dunstan's Church (Canterbury) - More asked that his foster/adopted daughter Margaret Clement (née Giggs) be given his headless corpse to bury.He was buried at the Tower of London,in the chapel of St Peter ad Vincula in an unmarked grave.His head was fixed upon a pike over London Bridge for a month, according to the normal custom for traitors.His daughter Margaret (Meg) Roper rescued it,possibly by bribery,before it could be thrown in the River Thames.

Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ~ America's oldest residential street dating to the 1700s - www.elfrethsalley...

Tommy Fitzpatrick, who lived in New Jersey and hung out at the bar and grill between 191st and 192nd street on St. Nicholas. One evening, on a dare and a bet, he went home back to New Jersey, stole a plane from Teterboro Airport, flew it over Washington Heights and landed it on St. Nicholas Avenue at about 3 a.m. in the morning. He parked it on 191st Street in front of the opening of the subway. The following day they came and dismantled it and drove it back to the airport."

Tommy Fitzpatrick, who lived in New Jersey and hung out at the bar and grill between 191st and 192nd street on St. Nicholas. One evening, on a dare and a bet, he went home back to New Jersey, stole a plane from Teterboro Airport, flew it over Washington Heights and landed it on St. Nicholas Avenue at about 3 a.m. in the morning. He parked it on 191st Street in front of the opening of the subway. The following day they came and dismantled it and drove it back to the airport."

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Woodstock

The Block Island Norwich CT ca1885

Edith Kermit (Carow) Roosevelt was born August 6, 1861 in Norwich, CT, and died September 30, 1948 in Oyster Bay, NY. She served as 27th First Lady of the United States from September 14, 1901 to March 4, 1909, with her husband, Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States.

Edith Kermit (Carow) Roosevelt was born August 6, 1861 in Norwich, CT, and died September 30, 1948 in Oyster Bay, NY. She served as 27th First Lady of the United States from September 14, 1901 to March 4, 1909, with her husband, Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States.

Disneyland under Construction 1954-1955

Natalie Wood and Gypsy Rose Lee on the set of 'Gypsy', 1962. ☚

Funeral Service, Mount Pleasant Cemetery by Salvation Army IHQ, via Flickr Empress of Ireland disaster

Sidney Maidment (left) and David Rees on the Empress of Ireland by Salvation Army IHQ, via Flickr

The Hindenburg floating over Berlin’s Olympic Stadium during the 1936 Olympics opening ceremony.

Congressman-elect John F. Kennedy celebrates his 1946 electoral victory with his mother, Rose (to his left), his father, Joe (at right), and...

Norwich Connecticut Harbor 1898

Old Home Week 1901 Norwich Connecticut

SS Storstad, the ship that collided with the Empress of Ireland. the collision claimed the lives of over 1,000 people. Storstad, herself was torpedoed by a U-Boat and sank on March, 8 1917.

The Empress of Ireland sank on 29th May 1914. Onboard the ship were many members of The Salvation Army, including its Staff Band and many administrative officers. They were travelling to Britain to attend an International Congress. Many perished, including all but 12 of the band. The Salvation Army funeral service in Mutual Street arena, Toronto Canada

The Empress of Ireland sank on 29th May 1914. Onboard the ship were many members of The Salvation Army, including its Staff Band and many administrative officers. They were travelling to Britain to attend an International Congress. Many perished, including all but 12 of the band. The Salvation Army funeral service in Mutual Street arena, Toronto Canada

In 1891, the young performer changed his name to Harry Houdini in tribute to the great French magician Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin. As soon as he began experimenting with escape acts, Houdini became enormously successful. He freed himself from jails, handcuffs, chains, robes and straitjackets. The possibility of failure and death thrilled his audiences.For many years, he was the highest-paid performer in American vaudeville.

In 1891, the young performer changed his name to Harry Houdini in tribute to the great French magician Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin. As soon as he began experimenting with escape acts, Houdini became enormously successful. He freed himself from jails, handcuffs, chains, robes and straitjackets. The possibility of failure and death thrilled his audiences.For many years, he was the highest-paid performer in American vaudeville.

Franklin Square Norwich CT early 1900's

Thomas Edison (left) and Henry Ford (right)

Richard Nixon's resignation letter/ #history

The Video Tape how I miss thee

Queen Elizabeth II and Diana Princess of Wales in coach leaving after State Opening of Parliament in 1982

This image shows the original homes of the Pilgrims in England before coming to America. John Carver was a passenger of the Mayflower in 1620. Carver is said to have written the Mayflower Compact, and was its first signer as well as the first governor of the new colony. Another famous Pilgrim is William Bradford. He also signed the Mayflower compact and served as governor. #colonies #famousPilgrims #history

This image shows the original homes of the Pilgrims in England before coming to America. John Carver was a passenger of the Mayflower in 1620. Carver is said to have written the Mayflower Compact, and was its first signer as well as the first governor of the new colony. Another famous Pilgrim is William Bradford. He also signed the Mayflower compact and served as governor. #colonies #famousPilgrims #history

Calvin Coolidge brought his own 1923 Lincoln with him to the White House when he was elected President.

vintage condom advertisement

Oak Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia Canada, is the location of a 200 year treasure hunt. A pit was discovered by two teenage boys in 1795 and during excavation layers of logs, flagstones, charcoal, putty and cocoanut fiber were found every ten feet. As 200 years passed a long string of treasure hunters took their chance at striking it rich and solving the mystery of "The Money Pit," a number of man-made artifacts have been found but never any gold.

Oak Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia Canada, is the location of a 200 year treasure hunt. A pit was discovered by two teenage boys in 1795 and during excavation layers of logs, flagstones, charcoal, putty and cocoanut fiber were found every ten feet. As 200 years passed a long string of treasure hunters took their chance at striking it rich and solving the mystery of "The Money Pit," a number of man-made artifacts have been found but never any gold.

On her sixth birthday, Queen Elizabeth II was given a playhouse two-fifths normal size. It was fully decorated and had six rooms on two floors.

About a third of the height of these skyscrapers serves no functional purpose

At Yale, Smiley pocketed this map of John Smith’s New England from a 1631 book.

2004 February 4: Supreme Court of Massachusetts issues a clarification of its ruling in Goodridge saying that civil unions are not a sufficient alternative to full same-sex marriage. May 17: Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the US state of Massachusetts after the Legislature failed to take any action in the 180 days period given by the state's Supreme Court. It became the first US state to legalize same-sex marriage.

2004 February 4: Supreme Court of Massachusetts issues a clarification of its ruling in Goodridge saying that civil unions are not a sufficient alternative to full same-sex marriage. May 17: Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the US state of Massachusetts after the Legislature failed to take any action in the 180 days period given by the state's Supreme Court. It became the first US state to legalize same-sex marriage.

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Princess Nagako, 7 years old, 1910. As Empress Kōjun from 1926 to 1989, she was the longest lived empress consort in Japanese history. She was the mother of the present Emperor Akihito.

Zeppelins in New York City passing over an under construction Empire State bldg, 1930 (The needle on the Empire State building was built to be a moor for zeppelins.)

Francis II of Brittany (in Breton Frañsez II, in French François II) (23 June 1433 – 9 September 1488) was Duke of Brittany from 1458 to his death. He was the son of Richard of Brittany and the grandson of Duke John V. His reign was characterised by conflicts with King Louis XI of France and with his daughter, Anne of France, who served as regent during the minority of her brother, Charles VIII.

Francis II of Brittany (in Breton Frañsez II, in French François II) (23 June 1433 – 9 September 1488) was Duke of Brittany from 1458 to his death. He was the son of Richard of Brittany and the grandson of Duke John V. His reign was characterised by conflicts with King Louis XI of France and with his daughter, Anne of France, who served as regent during the minority of her brother, Charles VIII.

Charles VIII, called the Affable (30 June 1470 – 7 April 1498), was a monarch of the House of Valois who ruled as King of France from 1483 to his death in 1498. He succeeded his father Louis XI at the age of 13.His elder sister Anne of France acted as regent jointly with her husband Peter II, Duke of Bourbon until 1491 when the young king turned 21 years of age.

Charles VIII, called the Affable (30 June 1470 – 7 April 1498), was a monarch of the House of Valois who ruled as King of France from 1483 to his death in 1498. He succeeded his father Louis XI at the age of 13.His elder sister Anne of France acted as regent jointly with her husband Peter II, Duke of Bourbon until 1491 when the young king turned 21 years of age.

Striptease Superstar: Gypsy Rose Lee, 1949. The striptease queen was also a successful novelist and screen actress.

1913 - 13 years after women are allowed to compete in the Olympics, Carl Janzten introduces 2 piece bathing costume to enhance their performance. It's shorts and a t-shirt but tight fitting enough to cause a bit of a scandal.

1913 - 13 years after women are allowed to compete in the Olympics, Carl Janzten introduces 2 piece bathing costume to enhance their performance. It's shorts and a t-shirt but tight fitting enough to cause a bit of a scandal.

History In Pictures @HistoryInPics · McQueen drunkenly clinging to The Duke, 1970s

History In Pictures ‏@HistoryInPics Receipt from Elvis Presley's second recording session for Sun Records, January 1954