Categories: Archives

The Pitt News: Page Two

Almanac January 24, 2007 High: 28 degrees

Records: High: 55 degrees (1999) Low: 1… Almanac January 24, 2007 High: 28 degrees

Records: High: 55 degrees (1999) Low: 1 degree (2005)

This Day In History 1848 Gold is discovered at Sutter’s Creek, Calif., beginning the gold rush.

1862 Edith Wharton, author of the novel “Ethan Frome,” is born in New York City.

1935 The first canned beer, Krueger’s, goes on sale in Richmond, Va.

1961 Actress Marilyn Monroe divorces playwright Arthur Miller.

1980 The U.S. announces the sale of military equipment to China to counteract Russia.

Calendar Click here to view the Pitt News calendar.

Pitt News Staff

Share
Published by
Pitt News Staff

Recent Posts

A chat with the Pitt Volleyball icon Cat Flood

On this episode of “The Pitt News Sports Podcast,” assistant sports editor Matthew Scabilloni talks…

18 hours ago

Meaning at the Movies | My Old Heart & “My Old Ass”

In this edition of “Meaning at the Movies,” staff writer Lauren Deaton explores how the…

18 hours ago

A Good Hill to Die On // What I Am Really Thankful For

This edition of “A Good Hill to Die On” confronts rising pressures even with the…

18 hours ago

Don’t Be a Stranger | Tiny Beautiful Things

In this edition of Don’t Be a Stranger, staff writer Sophia Viggiano discusses the parts…

18 hours ago

Students gear up, get excited for Thanksgiving break plans 

From hosting a “kiki” to relaxing in rural Indiana, students share a wide scope of…

2 days ago

Photos: Pitt Women’s Basketball v. Delaware State

Pitt women’s basketball defeats Delaware State 80-45 in the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday, Nov.…

2 days ago