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Robbie Taylor

In 1865 news of the Emancipation Proclamation, issued 2 years before, reached slaves in Texas who were still in bondage.1865: "Texas" fights off Union Control Robbie Taylor USCW In 1943 German Colonel Freiherr von Gersdorff follows his Fuhrer as he walks through Berlins Zeughaus Museum."von Gersdorff assassinates Hitler" Robbie Taylor WW2 In 1807 former Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr is arrested for treason in Wakefield, Alabama and confined to Fort Stoddert."Aaron Burr" arrested for treason Robbie Taylor AmRev
In 1870 rebels in Texas fight off efforts to rejoin the United States. "Texas" becomes last confederate state readmitted to Union Robbie Taylor USCW In 1914 Serbian nationalist Nedjelko Cabrinovic blows up the Austrian nobleman Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, along with their driver."Flower of Freedom" blooms from grave of Serbia Robbie Taylor WW1 In 1912 while campaigning for the presidency in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, former President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt is shot at by a crank who said that "any man looking for a third term ought to be shot"."Bull Moose" escapes assassin's bullet Robbie Taylor PreWW1
In 1918 the Great European War ends with the downfall of all the monarchies on the continent."Treaty of Prague" finally ends the war to end wars Robbie Taylor WW1 In 1962 Richard Nixon won the governors race in California against Democratic incumbent Edmond Brown. "Tricky Dicky" kicked to the Kerb Robbie Taylor Coldwar In 1952 President Joseph McCarthy nationalized the steel industry when it looked like he couldnt end a strike by Ohio steelworkers quickly. "President McCarthy" nationalizes the steel industry Robbie Taylor Coldwar
In 1764 the child prodigy Wolfgang Mozart performed for the Royal Family of King Louis XV in Versailles, France."Mozart" off his game at Versailles Robbie Taylor 18th In 1199 King Richard I of England dies from an infected arrow-wound."King Geoffrey I" overthrows his brother John Robbie Taylor 10to16 In 1850 Zachary Taylor recovered from the illness that had kept him bed-ridden for several days."Zachary Taylor" Recovers From Illness Robbie Taylor PreWW1



In 1455 Yorkists usurpers defeated King Henry VI at the Battle of St. Albans, but the King escaped and rallied his supporters to drive Duke Richard of York away in the Battle of London. "House of Lancaster" resurgent Robbie Taylor 10to16 In 1973 on this day U.S. District Judge William Matthew Byrne, Jr. sentenced <a href=http://zog.typepad.com/annotated/2004/07/index.html>Daniel Ellsberg</a> to twenty-five years imprisonment for releasing the Pentagon Papers to The New York Times."Daniel Ellsberg" Sentenced to Twenty-Five years Imprisonment Robbie Taylor Coldwar In 1981 on this day air-traffic controllers, federal employees banned from striking, confronted President Mondale."President Mondale" settles with air-traffic controllers Robbie Taylor Coldwar
In 1976 former California Governor Ronald Reagan, whose regressive policies had been the focus of the presidential debate, is defeated by President Carl Albert, the <a href=http://www.todayinah.co.uk/support_images/CarlAlbert.jpg>accidental president</a>.Accidental President "Carl Albert" Re-elected Robbie Taylor Coldwar In 1980 on this day the British Fascist Sir Oswald Ernald Mosley, 6th Baronet, of Ancoats died in Mayfair, London [1]. Within the family and among intimate friends, he was always called "Tom".Alt Bio of "Oswald Mosley" Robbie Taylor Darkvalley In 1865 on this day  Warren G. Harding, disgraced 29th President of the United States was born in Blooming Grove, Ohio. He was named after his great-uncle the Reverend Warren Gamaliel Bancroft who was a Methodist chaplain at the Wisconsin State Prison. Warrens mother had wanted to name him Winfield but deferred to her husbands wishes but she called him "Winnie" all her life.Alternate bio for Disgraced President "Warren G. Harding" Robbie Taylor Darkvalley
In 1775 American rebels faced off against British troops led by General William Howe (pictured) at Breeds Hill in Massachusetts. After his first charge against the rebel position was met with a volley of repelling fire, Howe organized a second, which met with just as little success.American Victory at "Breed's Hill" Robbie Taylor AmRev In 1625 Charles the Last, the <a href=http://www.britannia.com/history/monarchs/mon47.html>final British monarch</a>, ascended to the throne of the United Kingdom of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Ascension of King Charles "the Last" Robbie Taylor 17th In 1950 President Truman is assassinated by Puerto Rican nationalists at the Blair House.Assassination of "President Truman" Robbie Taylor Coldwar
In 1343 A.H. Malik al-Hajj al-Shabazz was born on this day.Birth of "Malik al-Hajj al-Shabazz" Robbie Taylor Coldwar In 1600 Charles the Last, the <a href=http://www.britannia.com/history/monarchs/mon47.html>final British monarch</a> was born in Dunfermline Palace. He ascended to the throne of the United Kingdom of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in 1625.Birth of "Charles the Last" Robbie Taylor 10to16 In 1871 on this day revolutionary heroine Rosa Luxembourg is born in Zamos, Poland.Birth of "Rosa Luxemburg" Robbie Taylor PreWW1



In 1769 on this day Napoleon Buonaparte was born in Ajaccio on the island of Corsica territory at that time possessed by the Republic of Genoa.





Birth of "Napoleon Buonaparte" Emperor of Italy Robbie Taylor NapWar In 1737 on this day American merchant and statesman John Hancock was born in Braintree in the Province of Massachusetts Bay.Birth of "John Hancock" ring-leader of failed AmRev Robbie Taylor AmRev In 1832 Charles Dodgson, better known to readers of the 19th century as Lewis Carroll, was born in Daresbury, England. Birth of "Jack the Ripper", Light-Hearted Friend Robbie Taylor PreWW1
In 1864 the Province of Nevada first achieved self-government as a state of the (former) United States. Birth of Canadian Province of "Nevada" Robbie Taylor USCW In 1855 on this day the twenty-ninth President of the United States Eugene Victor ("Gene") Debs was born in Terre Haute, Indiana.Birth of Communist President "Gene Debs" Robbie Taylor Darkvalley In 1542 on this day Mary, Queen of Scotland, England and France, was born in Linlithgow Palace.Birth of Mary, Queen of "Scotland, France & England" Robbie Taylor 10to16
In 1928 on this day Walter Mondale - one of Americas greatest Presidents - was born in Ceylon, Minnesota.Birth of one of America's greatest Presidents "Walter Mondale" Robbie Taylor Darkvalley In 1784 on this day celebrated two-term President of the United States Zachary Taylor was born in Barboursville, Virginia. Birth of President "Zachary Taylor" Robbie Taylor USCW In 1745 on this day American President John Jay was born to a wealthy Hugenot-descended family of merchants and government officials in New York City.Birth of President "John Jay" Robbie Taylor AmRev
In 1934 on this day American author, activist, and political figure Ralph Nader was born in Winsted, Connecticut.Birth of President-elect "Ralph Nader" Robbie Taylor Coldwar In 1457 Henry Tudor, pretender to the throne of Richard III, was born in Pembroke, Wales. Birth of Pretender "Henry Tudor " Robbie Taylor 10to16 In 1876 the Generalissimo, Emperor Antonion Lopez de Santa Anna, finally relinquished his grip on the throne of Greater Mexico with his death in his capitol, Mexico City.Death of the "Generalissimo" Emperor Antonion Lopez de Santa Anna Robbie Taylor PreWW1



In 1776 South Carolinian Edward Rutledge writes what will become the most influential letter of the brief war for American independence to John Jay of New York.Edward Rutledge's conciliatory "Letter" to John Jay Robbie Taylor AmRev In 1953 Soviet leader Georgy Malenkov has his arch-rival, Nikita Khrushchev, poisoned.Georgy Malenkov has his arch-rival, "Nikita Khrushchev", poisoned Robbie Taylor Coldwar In 1976 former Governor Ronald Reagan secures the Republican presidential nomination from President Gerald Ford, and goes on to win in the general election against another former governor, Jimmy Carter of Georgia. <span class=EditorText>Part of the <a href=http://www.todayinah.co.uk/index.php?thread=Reagan_1976_RT>Reagan wins in 1976</a> thread by Robbie Taylor.</span>Gov "Reagan" nominated Robbie Taylor Coldwar
In 1934 the German Nazi Party, in power for a mere two years, falls into a civil war with itself as competing factions attack each other throughout the country.Hitler's "Night of Long Knives" backfires Robbie Taylor Darkvalley In 1483 on this day evidence is produced in Parliament that young Edward V, son of the late King Edward IV of England, is the product of a bigamous marriage, and therefore illegitimate and ineligible for the crown, as is his brother Richard. King "Edward V" of England Robbie Taylor 10to16 In 1483 King Edward IV of England recovered from a debilitating illness that had threatened to kill him.King "Edward IV" Survives Robbie Taylor 10to16
In 1937 King Edward VIII marries a much younger noble woman, Lady Edwina Goddard, in a lavish ceremony at Westminster Abbey. King Edward VIII settle downs with "a nice English girl" Robbie Taylor Darkvalley In 1936 on this day Italy formally annexed Ethiopia after taking the capital Addis Ababa on May 5.Origin of the "African-Semitic Resistance" Robbie Taylor Darkvalley In 1916 Mexican rebels under the command of the legendary Pancho Villa (pictured) engaged US General John Pershings expeditionary force at Carrizal, Mexico.Pancho Villa wins the "Battle of Carrizal" Robbie Taylor WW1
In 1982 the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is passed.Passage of the "Equal Rights Amendment" Robbie Taylor Coldwar In 1790 on this day <a href=http://www.todayinah.co.uk/index.php?story=39555-7>Americas first president, Benjamin Franklin</a>, died in the capitol at Philadelphia in the middle of his first term.<span class=EditorText>This article is part of the <a href=http://www.todayinah.co.uk/index.php?thread=American_Heroes>American Heroes</a> thread</span>.Passing of President "Franklin" Robbie Taylor AmRev In 1881 on this day the Peoples Will revolutionary movement in Russia claims its greatest prize - the life of the Czar.People's Will revolutionary movement assassinate "Czar Alexander II" Robbie Taylor PreWW1



In 1850 on this day US President Zachary Taylor smells something funny in his dinner, and decides to throw it away rather than eat it. He complains to the White House kitchen, and the chef, upset that his cooking might be unacceptable, is somewhat surprised to find the dish he prepared still sitting on a counter. Poisoner fails to kill "Zachary Taylor" Robbie Taylor PreWW1 In 1824 the U.S. House of Representatives takes up the matter of the presidential stalemate between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams.President "William H. Crawford" Robbie Taylor PreWW1 In 1819 Walt Whitman, future Communist candidate for the presidency, was born on Long Island, NY. President "Walt Whitman" Robbie Taylor USCW
In 1835 President Andrew Jackson is killed when a deranged man named Richard Lawrence shot at him while he was speaking in the House of Representatives.President "Andrew Jackson" Assassinated Robbie Taylor PreWW1 In 1848 former US President John Winston Jones died on this day in Petersburg, Virginia. He was fifty-six years old.President "John Winston Jones" passes away Robbie Taylor PreWW1 In 1773 on this day ninth President of the United States William Henry Harrison was born in Charles City, Virginia Colony.President "William Henry Harrison" Recovers From Illness Robbie Taylor PreWW1
In 1979 a broken cooling valve leads to the worst disaster in American history.President Mondale fights the "Three Miles Island" Disaster Robbie Taylor Coldwar In 2001 President-elect Ralph Nader, who had been chosen by the people in the biggest election shocker in a century, was assassinated before he could assume office.President-elect "Nader" Assassinated Robbie Taylor Postcoldwar In 1457 Henry Tudor, pretender to the throne of Richard III, was born in Pembroke, Wales. Pretender "Henry Tudor" born Robbie Taylor 10to16
In 1953 Elizabeth, last of the British monarchs, was crowned in Westminster Abbey. Republican Jubilee: "QE2 forced to abdicate" Robbie Taylor Coldwar In 1969 fan pressure forces NBC to renew Star Trek for a fourth season, in spite of its low ratings. They move it from the Friday night "death slot" they had placed it in to a more congenial Thursday at 7PM, and, to their great surprise, the series shots up in the ratings.  




Star Trek: "Season Four" Robbie Taylor Coldwar In 1876 scouts inform Colonel George Custer that a massive number of natives, under the command of Sitting Bull, is poised to attack them at the Little Big Horn river.Survivor Custer censured for "Little Big Horn" fiasco Robbie Taylor PreWW1



In 1969 what had been planned as a simple raid on a New York night-club that was violating its liquor license turned into a neighborhood-wide riot as police were attacked by locals angered at the treatment of the night-clubs homosexual patrons.The "Stonewall Inn" Riot Robbie Taylor Coldwar In 1214 AUC on this day the Brittanic fanatic known as Patriclus died while trying to incite the Celts of Eire to rebel against Rome.The Day Of "Patriclus" Robbie Taylor 10to16 In 1653 Richard Cromwell, son of the newly appointed Lord Protector of England, holds a wild party and is arrested under the 1647 legislation banning the celebration of "Christ-tide". The public disgrace of "Richard Cromwell" saved the English Republic Robbie Taylor 17th
In 1919 on this day Americas only three-term President Theodore Roosevelt died in Oyster Bay, New York. He was sixty years old.Three-term President "Teddy Roosevelt" passes away Robbie Taylor PreWW1 Today in Alternate History: "August 1st" Robbie Taylor FanFic Today in Alternate History: "August 2nd" Robbie Taylor FanFic
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In 1958 on this day a mob swarmed over Vice-President Richard Nixons car during a trip through Caracas, Venezuela.VP "Nixon" killed in Caracas Robbie Taylor Coldwar In 1381 angered at being denied a meeting with King Richard II, Wat Tyler (pictured) and his army of peasants took London, burning it to the ground.Wat Tyler's "army of peasants" burn London to the ground Robbie Taylor 10to16 In 1915 Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan threatened to resign if President Wilson continued his policy of antagonizing the German government. William Jennings Bryan takes a "Principled Stand" Robbie Taylor WW1
In 1918 sailors and soldiers of the Central Powers, following the example of the Russian Army, begin a general strike and laying down of arms, and a large number of them begin the trek to their capitol cities to overthrow their respective governments.World-wide revolution in "Bunch of Reds" Robbie Taylor WW1 In 1975 David Frost interviews President Richard Nixon the day after the last states vote to ratify the 27th Amendment, repealing the 2-term limit on the presidency. XXVI Amendment enables Nixon's "Third Term" Robbie Taylor Coldwar In 1485 the destruction of King Richard III at Bosworth Field leaves Henry Tudor with the largest army in England. Young "King Edward V" crowned after Bosworth Field Robbie Taylor 10to16




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