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Events
Louisiana Purchase May 2, 1803
U.S. State Department: Dept of the Historian: Louisiana Purchase
You Tube: The Louisiana Purchase 1803 Video time: 1:30
First American Comic Book Published : “Famous Funnies” May 3, 1934
Wikipedia: Famous Funnies
The Digital Comic Museum: Famous Funnies
YouTube: The American History of Comics HD Video time: 22:34
Create A Comic – Resources for creating your own comic.
YouTube: The American History of Comics HD Video time: 22:34
Create A Comic – Resources for creating your own comic.
First Settlers Arrive at Jamestown May 13, 1607
History is Fun: History of Jamestown
History.com: Jamestown Founded In 1607 Video time: 5:00
YouTube: Exploring the World The English Come to America Jamestown and Plymouth Video time: 20:13
First Morse Code Message May 24, 1844
YouTube: The History of Morse Code Video time: 5:23
YouTube: Learn Morse Code Easily Video time: 2:47
First Time Big Ben Rang Out in Westminster May 31, 1859
(Big Ben renamed Elizabeth Tower)
(Big Ben renamed Elizabeth Tower)
Big Ben Facts: History of Big Ben
Ian Visits: The Arrival of Big Ben In Westminster in 1858 Article includes a historical
BBC: Big Ben’s Tower Renamed Elizabeth Tower In Honor Of Queen
LondonNet: Big Ben & The Houses of Parliament, Westminster
Whitechapel Bell Foundry: The Story of Big Ben
History.com: Big Ben Goes Into Operation In London Video time: 1:00 and short article.
YouTube: Visit Big Ben Video time: 7:11
Ian Visits: The Arrival of Big Ben In Westminster in 1858 Article includes a historical
BBC: Big Ben’s Tower Renamed Elizabeth Tower In Honor Of Queen
LondonNet: Big Ben & The Houses of Parliament, Westminster
Whitechapel Bell Foundry: The Story of Big Ben
History.com: Big Ben Goes Into Operation In London Video time: 1:00 and short article.
YouTube: Visit Big Ben Video time: 7:11
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