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Wicked Awesome History on this day - 1788

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts becomes the 6th colony to enter the union.

Paul Revere's Ride by David Hackett Fischer

Paul Revere's Ride by David Hackett Fischer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book covers Paul Revere's famous midnight ride to warn of British troops headed to capture or destroy military supplies. We do discover who Paul Revere is and how he came about to be the one in his position. The story also goes into detail what exactly happened during that fateful morning in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts in April 1775. Many myths(or at least clarification) on what exactly happened. Many may think it was just a small skirmish but it was much more than that. Many mistakes and gruesome events took place that morning that marked the beginning of the American Revolution. This book is a very good resource if your wanting to discover more about this turning point in American history.

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The Battle of Lexington and Concord: Americ the Story of Us

The Ride - Paul Revere short educational film piece

Wicked Awesome History - 1979

Today in 1979 Boston Bruins hockey legend Bobby Orr has his number 4 lifted to the rafters in the old Boston Garden before an exhibition game against the Soviet Union.  The ceremony was overwhelmed by applause that just would not stop as fans showed their appreciation who had helped bring two Stanley Cups to Boston.

  

  

  

Orr: My Story by Bobby Orr

Orr: My Story by Bobby Orr
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Being a huge Boston Bruins fan I was eager to devour this book about this Hall of Fame hockey player. He is arguably the best Boston Bruin to ever lace up the skates but he would be the first to downplay this. Like is famous smile the book is upbeat but serious when it comes to hockey. We learn of his childhood and early love of hockey and support of his family. His growth into a superstar of his sport and ups and downs of his way too short professional career. About betrayal from a close friend. Then his life after his playing career. It is light on his personal life though he does mention his beautiful wife Peggy and his sons and grandchildren but doesn't go into much detail. This is not surprising from this superstar that usually shuns the limelight. A must read for any Boston Bruins fan!

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