Video: '1930 Hurricane San Zenon Dominican Republic Aftermath'
(Wednesday, September 3, 1930, 1:20 p.m SDMT; during the 1930 Dominican Republic hurricane) — The Category 4 Hurricane San Zenon struck the Dominican Republic today, killing at least 2,000 and as many as 8,000 people, making it the the fifth deadliest Atlantic hurricane on record. Continue reading Hurricane San Zenon strikes Dominican Republic, at least 2,000 people killed 90 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1930)
Video: 'WILMA RUDOLPH oro 100 m. Roma 1960'
(Friday, September 2, 1960; during the 1960 Summer Olympics) — American sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who had overcome childhood polio, won the women’s 100 meter dash today at Stadio Olimpico in Romewith a time of 11.0 seconds. Continue reading Wilma Rudolph wins first of three gold medals at Summer Olympics in Rome 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1960)
(Saturday, September 1, 1990) — “If Wishes Came True” by Sweet Sensation peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘If Wishes Came True’ by Sweet Sensation peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 1 1990)
