#OTD Jackie Robinson played his last game of professional baseball. But did you know the Hall of Famer played some of his earliest games right here in D.C.? #DCHistory https://t.co/vFZnlDbaQL #OTD Jackie Robinson played his last game of professional baseball. But did you kno…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 10, 2022
After a successful #TheaterWeek, it’s hard to imagine a time in D.C.’s history when it lacked a legitimate theater. But in 1948, that was exactly the case: https://t.co/xEOTXy9R2l After a successful #TheaterWeek, it’s hard to imagine a time in D.C.’s history when it lacked a…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 10, 2022
Anna Maria Vasile opened Anna Maria's Italian Restaurant, at 1737 Conn Ave NW (the former Carl and Dave's space north of Dupont Circle) in 1958. It was often crowded and was one of the few eateries open late at night. It was in business into the 21st century. …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 10, 2022
It wasn’t until 2012 that Maryland finally recognized the Piscataway tribe as an Indigenous group, thanks to the relentless efforts of Turkey Tayac. On this #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor our nation's first people. https://t.co/QLUpSiAAtr It wasn’t until 2012 that Maryland …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 10, 2022
Anna Maria's Italian Restaurant, at 1737 Conn Ave NW (the former Carl and Dave's space north of Dupont Circle) was opened by Anna Maria Vasile in the early 1960s. It was often crowded and was one of the few eateries open late at night. It was in business at least until 1988. …
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 10, 2022
Today in History - October 10 https://t.co/uKh8H60BQ5 On October 10, 1850, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal was completed and opened for business along its entire 184.5-mile length from Washington, D.C., to Cumberland, Maryland. Continue reading. On October 10, 1845, fifty midsh…
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 10, 2022
Quote of the Day: "To give without any reward, or any notice, has a special quality of its own." - Anne Morrow Lindbergh
— Kenneth Samson (@PangurBanC) Oct 10, 2022