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Category Archives: Back in the Day

The Commuter provides a daily peek into history.

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Back in the Day

Posted on April 20, 2012 by IanButcher
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From earth quakes to Earth Day, take a look a this week in history! Continue reading →

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Back in the Day for week April 11-17

Posted on April 11, 2012 by IanButcher
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This week in history: Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, James Cameron’s evil plot, and Napoleon’s Little Man’s Syndrome. Continue reading →

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Back in the day

Posted on March 13, 2012 by IanButcher
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[View the story "Back in the Day" on Storify]

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Back in the Day

Posted on February 29, 2012 by IanButcher
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February 29, 2004: Their last good decision – Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King wins the Oscar for Best Picture along with 10 others. Too bad the Oscars haven’t had a goof decision since then. Continue reading →

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Back in the Day: June 7

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Adam LaMascus
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This day in history …
June 7, 1965: Thank you, Supreme Court … Continue reading →

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Back in the Day: June 6

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Adam LaMascus
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This day in history …
June 6, 1918: Tragic day … Continue reading →

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Back in the Day: June 5

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Adam LaMascus
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This day in history …
June 5, 1829: Good work! Continue reading →

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Back in the Day: June 4

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Adam LaMascus
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This day in history …
June 4, 1928: Those who live by the sword … Continue reading →

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Back in the Day: June 3

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Adam LaMascus
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This day in history …
June 3, 1968: Lovely person … Continue reading →

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Back in the Day: June 2

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Adam LaMascus
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This day in history …
June 2, 1995: Mayday mayday! Continue reading →

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