Friday, May 1, 2026

April 30, 2026

 

  • 4/30/26- Happy Thursday!! 

  • Word of the day-hawk-nickname for a supporter of war

  • Quote of the day- “I believe the root of all evil is abuse of power.” Patricia Cornwell

  • 1789 – On the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York City, George Washington takes the oath of office to become the first elected President of the United States.

  • 1803– Louisiana Purchase: The United States purchases the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million, more than doubling the size of the young nation.

  • 1945 – World War II: Führerbunker: Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun commit suicide after being married for one day. Soviet soldiers raise the Victory Banner over the Reichstag building.

  • Birthdays:

    • 1933 – Willie Nelson, American singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and activist

    • 1975Johnny Galecki, American actor

    • 1985 – Gal Gadot, Israeli actress and model

    • Today in-

    • Periods 3, 9,10-(American I)- Chapter 12 section 4 notes. ‘Aftershock’.  Chapter 12 Test-Monday 5/4/26!!! 

    • Period 5-6/7-8-(American II)-  Chapter 18 Test. (makeups/finish). Finish ‘Civilians @ War’/’Homefront’. Chapter 19 sectin 1 notes. Chapter 19 vocabulary-Due Monday 5/4/26.  Chapter 18 notes-Due Tuesday 5/5/26!!

    • ***ALL CLASSES- APRIL WORDS/QUOTES ARE DUE THURSDAY 5/7/26!!

    • Have a great day!

    • Mr. D