Pat Shingleteon: "Joe Kittinger, Chores and the... Pat Shingleteon: "Joe Kittinger, Chores and the Charter Oak..." On this date in 1960, Air Force Captain Joseph Kittenger attempted the impossible. Kittenger donned four layers of clothing and... More >> Share: 5 years ago Saturday, August 15 2020 Aug 15, 2020 Saturday, August 15, 2020 9:00:00 AM CDT August 15, 2020 in Pat Shingleton Column
Pat Shingleton: "The Blackout, The Great Flood... Pat Shingleton: "The Blackout, The Great Flood and Earthshine..." Experts believe that lightning or electrical storms contributed to the "Blackout of '03" that occurred on this date. The shutdown... More >> Share: 5 years ago Friday, August 14 2020 Aug 14, 2020 Friday, August 14, 2020 9:00:00 AM CDT August 14, 2020 in Pat Shingleton Column
Pat Shingleton: "A Daughter and A Hurricane..." Pat Shingleton: "A Daughter and A Hurricane..." On this date in 1766, a powerful hurricane leveled the tiny village of Trois-Islets on the island of Martinique. Joseph-Gaspard... More >> Share: 5 years ago Thursday, August 13 2020 Aug 13, 2020 Thursday, August 13, 2020 9:00:00 AM CDT August 13, 2020 in Pat Shingleton Column
Pat Shingleton: "Pebbles and Meteors..." Pat Shingleton: "Pebbles and Meteors..." On this date in 1927, two young men were resting near a stream in the Tatra mountains bordering Slovakia and... More >> Share: 5 years ago Wednesday, August 12 2020 Aug 12, 2020 Wednesday, August 12, 2020 9:00:00 AM CDT August 12, 2020 in Pat Shingleton Column
Pat Shingleton: "Lighthouses and Anniversaries..." Pat Shingleton: "Lighthouses and Anniversaries..." This weekend marks the anniversary in 1789 when the First Congress federalized existing lighthouses. Built by the colonists, funds were... More >> Share: 5 years ago Saturday, August 08 2020 Aug 8, 2020 Saturday, August 08, 2020 9:00:00 AM CDT August 08, 2020 in Pat Shingleton Column
