Croton Blog: Historically Speaking of August 3rd
Today is the 215th day of the year – there are 150 days remaining in 2006
Notable events from this date:
- 1981 - Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization goes on strike in the U.S.; they would all eventually be fired by President Reagan
- 1968 - The Doors have their 2nd and last No. 1 single with “Hello, I Love You”
- 1968 - The Newport Pop Festival opens today featuring Steppenwolf, The Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane
- 1960 - Niger gains its independence from France
- 1923 - Calvin Coolidge is inaugurated as the 30th President after Harding’s death
- 1900 - Firestone Tire & Rubber Company is founded
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