November 16 in History November 16th is… National Button Day International Check Your Wipers Day Fast Food Day National Indiana Day 1620 – British settlers found the first corn (maize) in North America, including Myles Standish and William Bradford, in Provincetown, Massachusetts. 1676 – First colonial prison was organized in Nantucket, Massachusetts. William Bunker was …
50 United States Quick Facts US State #1. Delaware – Capitol: Dover, joined on Dec. 7, 1787, nickname: The First State US State #2. Pennsylvania – Capitol: Harrisburg, joined on Dec. 12, 1787, nickname: Keystone State US State #3. New Jersey – Capitol: Trenton, joined on Dec. 18, 1787, nickname: Garden State US State #4. …
The Sound of Music, the last show that Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein would collaborate on together (Hammerstein passed away before the opening of the show) opened on Broadway at The Lunt Fontaine Theater in November 16, 1959. The show ran for a total of 1443 performances. The Sound of Music tells the true story …
November 16, 1959 The Sound of Music Opens on Broadway Read More »
