The WCCC History Club

01/30/2017

Hello Everybody!!! Today is the first SGA meeting for the semester, and we need someone to represent History club at todays meeting. The meeting is at 3 p.m. in room 205. Hope to see you guys there!!

MAKE YOUR VOICE COUNT!

Did you know? Currently enrolled students are eligible to obtain voting rights in the Student Government Association by first attending two (2) meetings. Take the first step on your path to campus leadership and join us on January 30th.

10/08/2016

08 October 1871
The Great Chicago fire that devastated the Chicago landscape began on this day in 1871. Legend has it a cow kicked over a lantern causing the fire, but despite the heavy damages of the fire, Chicago managed to rise from the disaster.

On this day in History, Great Chicago Fire begins on Oct 08, 1871. Learn more about what happened today on History.

07/04/2016

04 July 1776
Delegates from the American Colonies come together to sign the Declaration of Independence. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Have a great 4th of July Everyone, and be safe!!!

07/03/2016

03 July 863
The Battle of Gettysburg comes to an end. After the Confederate victory in Chancellorsville, General Lee wanted to deliver another defeat to the Union army, but this time on Northern Soil. Lee led his army to Pennsylvania looking for a possible battlefield. On July 1st one of the Confederate divisions marched into Gettysburg, but was met with three Union Brigades. The decisive, three day battle that would turn the tides of war was about to begin. The Confederacy attacked both the right and left of the Union army, but both attacks had failed. On the Third day, July 3rd, General George Pickett led a charge to attack the Union middle. Pickett's charge ultimately ended in failure. It was a Stalemate until July 4th when the Confederates withdrew, never to invade Northern territory again.

On this day in History, Battle of Gettysburg ends on Jul 03, 1863. Learn more about what happened today on History.

06/06/2016

06 June 1944
D-Day begins. This moment in history began the Allies liberation of Europe from the N***s. Read more at the linke below.

On this day in History, D-Day on Jun 06, 1944. Learn more about what happened today on History.

05/31/2016

31 May 1859
The famous clocktower in London, known as Big Ben, rings for the first time.

On this day in History, Big Ben goes into operation in London on May 31, 1859. Learn more about what happened today on History.

05/27/2016

27 May 1941
The Royal Navy manages to sink the Bismarck, a German ship. During this time Great Britain watched most of the sea routes like a hawk, which made it impossible for any battleships to move around freely. However, the Bismarck managed to evade the watchful eyes of the British, and when England realized the havoc the Bismarck could wreak if it hit open waters, they sent almost the entire British home fleet. In the pursuit of the battleship, Great Britain lost one ship, a thousand men, and finally cornered and destroyed the Bismarck near N**i occupied France.

On this day in History, Bismarck sunk by Royal Navy on May 27, 1941. Learn more about what happened today on History.

04/14/2016

14 April 1865
President Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth.

On this day in History, Lincoln is shot on Apr 14, 1865. Learn more about what happened today on History.

04/12/2016

12 April 1861
At Fort Sumter the first shots of the Civil War were fired.

On this day in History, The Civil War begins on Apr 12, 1861. Learn more about what happened today on History.

04/09/2016

The Bushy Run Heritage Society conference starts today!!
Registration is between 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the Youngwood campus!!
Current WCCC Students get in for free.
For more information regarding the events for today and Sunday visit the link below, and once there view the link titled 2016OhioCountryConferenceBrochure.pdf
http://bushyrunbattlefield.com/news-events/

Please join the Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society for the 19th Annual Ohio Country Conference at Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, PA.

04/06/2016

06 April 1896
The long lost tradition of the Olympics finally returns to Greece!!

On this day in History, First modern Olympic Games on Apr 06, 1896. Learn more about what happened today on History.

04/01/2016

01 April 1700
April Fool's day becomes extremely popular!! Where did the popular holiday originate, nobody knows exactly.

On this day in History, April Fools tradition popularized on Apr 01, 1700. Learn more about what happened today on History.