On This Date In History
"Making Every Day Count"
Birthdays
- Otto Graham
- Hugh Farr
- John S. Mosby
- Hugh Farr
- John S. Mosby
Events
1941
Pearl Harbor U.S. Navy "Battle of Music"
On this evening in history, several US Naval bands played in a competition for the right to be called the best; never knowing that on the morrow the Empire of Japan would attack.
The following day, every member of the USS Arizona band would be killed aboard their ship. The "Battle Of Music" trophy would be renamed the "USS Arizona Band Trophy", inscribed with the names of the band members, and never placed again in competition.
The following day, every member of the USS Arizona band would be killed aboard their ship. The "Battle Of Music" trophy would be renamed the "USS Arizona Band Trophy", inscribed with the names of the band members, and never placed again in competition.
1865
Thirteenth Amendment Passed
The Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was adopted today in history upon it's ratification in the states.
This amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude except for the punishment of a crime.
This amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude except for the punishment of a crime.