Latest news with #JamesOglethorpe
Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Today in History: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints allow Black men into priesthood
Today is Monday, June 9, the 160th day of 2025. There are 205 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 9, 1978, leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints struck down a policy of excluding Black men from the Mormon priesthood that had been in place for more than 125 years. Also on this date: In 1732, James Oglethorpe received a charter from Britain's King George II to establish the colony of Georgia. In 1954, during the Senate Army-McCarthy hearings, Army special counsel Joseph N. Welch berated Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy, a Republican from Wisconsin, asking: 'Have you no sense of decency, sir? At long last, have you left no sense of decency?' In 1972, heavy rains triggered record flooding in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The resulting disaster left at least 238 people dead and more than 1,300 homes destroyed. In 1973, Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths, winning horse racing's Triple Crown and setting a still-standing record by running the 1 1/2-mile dirt course in 2 minutes, 24 seconds. In 1986, the Rogers Commission released its report on the Challenger disaster, criticizing NASA and rocket-builder Morton Thiokol for management problems leading to the explosion that claimed the lives of seven astronauts. In 2013, Rafael Nadal became the first man to win eight titles at the same Grand Slam tennis tournament after beating fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the French Open final. (Nadal would finish his career with 14 French Open titles.) In 2022, at its first public hearing on the matter, the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol placed blame squarely on Donald Trump, saying the assault was not spontaneous but an 'attempted coup' and a direct result of the defeated president's effort to overturn the 2020 election. Today's Birthdays: Sportscaster Dick Vitale is 86. Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Parker is 74. Film composer James Newton Howard is 74. Author Patricia Cornwell is 69. Actor Michael J. Fox is 64. Writer-filmmaker Aaron Sorkin is 64. Actor Johnny Depp is 62. Actor Gloria Reuben is 61. Actor Michaela Conlin is 47. Actor Natalie Portman is 44. Musician Anoushka Shankar is 44. Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Laurie Hernandez is 25.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Yahoo
Savannah ranked among top U.S. destinations with a ‘Foreign Feel'
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — To uncover the most sought-after U.S. destinations with a 'foreign feel,' Turn The Page Travel commissioned a survey of more than 3 thousand travelers to discover which of these towns they would most like to visit. And Savannah made the Top 5. 'Founded by British colonists in 1733, Savannah blends British and French influences. We can see it in its cobblestone streets, historic mansions, and elegant public squares. Designed by General James Oglethorpe, the city's grid layout mirrors European planning traditions. Landmarks like the Regency-style Owens-Thomas House and Telfair Academy showcase British architectural elegance, while French Huguenot influence adds to its charm. Visitors can stroll beneath Spanish moss-draped oaks, explore centuries-old homes, and dine in European-inspired cafés, making Savannah a picturesque Southern city with a distinctly European feel.' Helen, Georgia — nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and renowned for its annual Oktoberfest — came in at Number 9 on the list, followed by Beaufort, S.C. at Number 11. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
