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Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 4/13/2023

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

It's fun to look back over the years and see the significance of certain dates. Here's a few to check out! Was it really that long ago when Tiger Woods won his first Master's Title?

u 1997: Tiger Woods wins his first Masters' title on April 13.

u 1992: Disneyland Paris opens April 12 in Marne-La-Vallee, France.

u 1951: President Truman fires Gen. MacArthur April 11 as head of UN forces in Korea.

u 1947: Jackie Robinson of the Dodgers becomes baseball's first Black player April 11.

u 1912: The legendary Titanic sinks during its first voyage April 14. More than 1,500 die.

u 1865: Shot by John Wilkes Booth April 14, President Abraham Lincoln dies April 15.

u 1865: The U.S. Civil War ends April 9 with Confederate surrender at Appomattox, VA.

u 1833: The first municipal public library in the U.S. opens April 9 in Peterborough, NH.

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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Good morning Dorie. I can't believe that Disneyland Paris opened so late, 1992. It feels like it's been there forever! And Oh my days, the Titanic was so long ago.. 

Apr 13, 2023 06:52 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Dorie, for sharing your list of interesting historical reminders.

Apr 13, 2023 07:14 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

McArthur was an interesting character. Thanks for the other historical bits.

Apr 13, 2023 07:40 AM
Trish Cole
Veterans United Home Loans of Puget Sound NMLS#1907 - Puyallup, WA

Interesting tidbits in history.  It was sad to know Tiger Woods had to drop out of the Masters due to foot injury this year.  He has struggled with so many injuries.  1997 seems a long time ago, that was just yesterday!  

Apr 13, 2023 09:17 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Dorie and great information to share with today in the Rain.  I always like to see your blogs on dates.   Make it a great day!

 

Apr 13, 2023 09:49 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Dorie- I love your weekly fun facts.  It's hard to believe that Tiger Woods won in 1997. That seems so long ago. 

Apr 13, 2023 11:29 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Dorie,

Every week I am amazed at all the Big things that have happened during this week over the years.

Apr 13, 2023 01:25 PM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Good afternoon Dorie,

I can't believe how many things happened on this day in history.  It all seems so long ago.

Apr 13, 2023 01:34 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty ..I pulled Moses up and read he was the first African-American baseball player in the major leagues. So you are right. MY BAD.

Apr 13, 2023 01:36 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Yes. The hatred for that poor man was scary if you ever read his story.

Apr 14, 2023 06:50 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie it seems like yesterday Tiger Woods was beginning to make golf history.

Apr 13, 2023 03:30 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I know Lise Howe ..where does the time go??

Apr 13, 2023 06:12 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

You are most welcome Roy Kelley . Thank you for checking in.

Apr 13, 2023 06:13 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Yes he was Leanne Smith 

Apr 13, 2023 06:13 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Trish Cole ..Tiger Woods just keeps getting injuried. 

Apr 13, 2023 06:14 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Thank you Will Hamm !

Apr 13, 2023 06:15 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

It sure does Kathy Streib !

Apr 13, 2023 06:15 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

You are right Sheri Sperry - MCNE® ..so many milestones and now they are happening at even a quicker pace.

Apr 13, 2023 06:16 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Doesn't it Elyse Berman, PA !!

Apr 13, 2023 06:17 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I agree George Souto 

Apr 13, 2023 06:17 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I hadn't really known how many had died on the Titanic until a few days ago.  About 700+ were saved.

Apr 14, 2023 01:22 PM