This Day in History for May 2: Osama bin Laden is Killed & More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1939 – Lou Gehrig establishes a major-league baseball record by playing his 2,130th consecutive game (More info)
1945 – The Soviet Union announces the fall of Berlin during World War Two (More info)
1946 – The Battle of Alcatraz takes place after a failed escape, killing two guards and three inmates (More info)
1994 – Nelson Mandela wins in South Africa’s first multiracial election (More info)
2011 – US troops and CIA operatives find, shoot and kill Osama bin Laden, the suspected mastermind of the September 11 attacks (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