This Day in History for August 4 – Anne Frank Captured and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1892 – The parents of Lizzie Borden are found murdered in their Fall River, Massachusetts home (More info)
1944 – A tip from a Dutch informer leads Nazis to a sealed-off area in an Amsterdam warehouse where they find and arrest Jewish diarist Anne Frank, her family, and four others (More info)
1958 – The Billboard Hot 100 is founded (More info)
1977 – President Jimmy Carter signs legislation creating the United States Department of Energy (More info)
2010 – California’s Proposition 8, the ballot initiative passed by voters in 2008 that prohibited same-sex marriage, is overturned by Judge Vaughn Walker (More info)
Greeley Stampede 2013 Schedule of Events
2013 Greeley Stampede Demolition Derby Gears Up July 7th
The Greeley Stampede is coming up, and you know what that means. Corndogs, cowboy hats, concerts, and cars. One of the best parts of the 10-day festival is the demolition derby. Hundreds (yes, hundreds) of drivers will partake in the destructive chaos. This year's demolition derby will take place on July 7th at 2:00 PM, and tickets cost $20-25.
Enjoy The History of Centennial Village Museum During The Greeley Stampede
2013 Greeley Stampede 4th Of July Parade Route & Information
Sleigh Riders Invited Back To The Worlds Largest 4th Of July Parade
Greeley Stampede Announces Grand Marshals
Yesterday the Greeley Stampede announced Bill and Sharon Farr as the 2013 Greeley Stampede Grand Marshals. Bill Farr is a fourth generation Greeley native and the third generation in his family, including Harry W. Farr and W.D. Farr, to be chosen as a Grand Marshal. He and his family