KLUB 106.9 The Rock » old ironsides http://1069therock.com The Best Classic Rock & The Best New Rock Sun, 19 May 2013 21:34:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 This Day in History for August 19 – Germany Elects Hitler and More http://1069therock.com/this-day-in-history-for-august-19-germany-elects-hitler-and-more/ http://1069therock.com/this-day-in-history-for-august-19-germany-elects-hitler-and-more/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:30:31 +0000 Shauna Wright http://tsminteractive.com/?p=37923 Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1812 – The American frigate USS Constitution earns the nickname “Old Ironsides” after defeating the British frigate HMS Guerriere off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada (More info)

1909 – The first race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the home of the Indianapolis 500 (More info)

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