This Day…

1944 – Operation Overlord: As part of the D-Day landings, the 82nd Airborne Division arrives at the French town of Sainte-Mère-Église

1871 – Jesse James & his gang robs Obocock Bank (Corydon Iowa), of $15,000

1843 – Sojourner Truth hears the Spirit of God and changes her name from Isabella Baumfree, leaving NY to begin travelling giving speeches against slavery

1431 – Joan of Arc is accused of relapsing into heresy by donning male clothing again, providing justification for her execution

1937 – Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco opens to pedestrians

1915 – Thomas Edison invents telescribe to record telephone conversations.

1881 – American Red Cross founded by Clara Barton

1911 – The first American criminal conviction that was based on fingerprint evidence occurred in New York City.

1929 – 1st Academy Awards: “Wings”, Emil Jannings and Janet Gaynor win

1931 – Singer Kate Smith begins her long-running association with CBS radio, various programs continue until 1945.