1951
The comic strip Dennis the Menace appeared for the first time in newspapers across the country.
This is true Americana
1990
Hesston, Kansas was hit by an F-5 tornado.
The tornado was on the ground for 48 miles. It killed one, injured 60 and caused nearly $25 million in damages
Checks from a plumbing and heating supply store in Hesston were found in Manhattan…85 miles away!!
1991
Exxon paid $1 billion in fines and for the clean-up of the Alaskan oil spill.
and then lastly…
Sign Of The Times
2012
Encyclopedia Britannica announced it would discontinue its print edition.
They discontinued their print edition after 244 years.
-Tyler Jackson
