Carolann's Newsletters

Dear Friends, Tangents: Happy Friday! Happy Fourth of July. The United States celebrates its 249th year of independence. In 1776, the

Dear Friends, Tangents: Dog Days, hottest days of the year: July 3-August 11. Earth at Aphelion: Furthest from the sun. July 3, 1928:

Dear Friends, Tangents: Halfway Day, 182nd day of the year. July 2, 1698: Thomas Savery patents the first steam engine, laying the

Dear Friends, Tangents: Happy Monday. Burning of the Three Firs, France. June 30, 1905: Albert Einstein submits a paper outlining his theory

Dear Friends, Tangents: Happy Friday. June 27, 1859: “Happy Birthday to You” song composed. June 27, 1967: The world’s first ATM is unveiled

Dear Friends, Tangents: Happy Friday Eve. June 26, 1974: The first barcode is scanned on a pack of chewing gum in Ohio.