Saturday, April 27, 2013

Ten Unforgettable Stories That History Forgot

Well, mostly forgot.  Perhaps overlooked would be a better word.

From the December 27, 2010, Listverse.  As always, interesting bits of information with pictures.  I essentially just list them.

10.  CAHOKIA--  Indian city in Illinois near St. Louis.

9.  SULTANA--  April 27, 1865 (the 148th anniversary of it today) Worst maritime disaster in US history.  An estimated 1800 of 2,400 aboard the SS Sultana died.

8.  ZIRYAB--  Slave who changed society.

7.  PESHTIGO--  Wisconsin fire October 8, 1871.  Deaths from 1200 to 2500, many more that the Chicago Fire which took place on the same date and is much better known.

6.  GIL EANNES--  Passing the point of no-return, this Portuguese explorer was the first to cross the equator.

Well, I hadn't heard of #8 and #6.

Five More, Of Course.  --Cooter

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