Archive for February 8th, 2007
What if it’s never to late to fall in love?
It’s never too late to fall in love, and to fall in love again. In fact, some say love is better the second time around, and if not better, then definitely different and satisfying.
Angelo Lombardo, 73, lives in Denver, N.Y., with the new love of his life, Ruth VanLoan, 65. Angelo retired from his job [...]
Posted: February 8th, 2007 under Love / Romance.
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What if he never emigrated to the United States?
Henry Wirz was born in Zurich, Switzerland in 1822. After graduating from the University of Zurich he obtained medical degrees from Paris and Berlin. Wirz emigrated to the United States in 1849 and established a medical practice in Kentucky. After marrying he moved to Louisiana.
On the outbreak of the American Civil War he joined the [...]
Posted: February 8th, 2007 under History.
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What if you accidently dug up a body on your property?
Roland Nadeau was digging out a gravel bank on his land last summer when he made a grisly discovery: Near the edge of an old cellar foundation, his backhoe had triggered a sudden explosion of mice and what looked like human remains.
“Somehow or another I wound up with a body. It was quite a shock,” [...]
Posted: February 8th, 2007 under Life Stories.
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Today in History - February 8
February 8, 1924
First person executed by gas in the United States.
Gee Jon was the first person in the United States to be executed by lethal gas. He was executed at the Nevada State Prison on February 8, 1924 for the crime of murder. Gee, along with Hughie Sing were convicted for killing Tom Quong Kee [...]
Posted: February 8th, 2007 under History.
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