January 24, 2025

 

• 1/24/25- Happy Friday!! TGIF!!!

• Word of the day-Separation of Powers – the distribution of political power among the branches of government, giving each branch a particular set of responsibilities. 

• Quote of the day- “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it”-Confucius

• 1848– California Gold Rush: James W. Marshall finds gold at Sutter's Mill near Sacramento.

• 1933– The 20th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, changing the beginning and end of terms for all elected federal offices.

1943– World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill conclude a conference in Casablanca

• Birthdays:

• 1941– Neil Diamond, American singer

• 1968 – Mary Lou Retton, American gymnast

• 1974 – Ed Helms, American actor, producer, and screenwriter

• Today in-

• Periods 3, 9,10-(American I)- Chapter 8 section 2 notes. ‘Railroads’/IR-Euro. 

Period 5-6/7-8-(American II)- ‘Peacemakers’ Chapter 12 Test-Tuesday 1/28/25

Have a great weekend!!

Mr. D