Today In History

December 1, 1887 — Some three or four weeks ago there came near being a disastrous fire at Mr. Abram Brubaker’s, in Massanutton, but which was prevented in an almost marvelous manner. Lester, his son, […]

November 30, 1989 — As a gentle, quiet snow began to fall on the eve of one of the most heavily traveled holidays in the United States, it appeared Thanksgiving Day might be adversely affected. […]

November 29, 1962 — The Washington Nats scored a 6-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox last week in a Florida Rookie League baseball game at Plant City, Fla.  Wayne Comer, former Page County High […]

November 28, 1889 — On Friday morning, while Kaywood, a little son of Mr. John Henry, who lives northwest of Luray, was driving a horse, attached to a wagon through town, the horse became unmanageable, […]

November 21, 1889 — Mr. T.W. Lillard, of this place, has three hogs ready for the knife, which it is thought will average over 500 pounds. Mr. J.B. Seibert has nine which will average over […]

November 20, 1986 — Bob Tuner, a member of the Mary Washington College Rugby Club, recently was selected to play on the state rugby team. Turner is playing on the Virginia Rugby Union Team — […]