On This Date in Delaware, November 10... 1769 John Penn, - TopicsExpress



          

On This Date in Delaware, November 10... 1769 John Penn, representing Thomas and Richard Penn, proprietary sons of William, signed the charter for Francis Alisons New Ark Academy, later known as the University of Delaware. 1880 The Harrington Town Library opened and advertised $1 membership with 10¢ per week dues. 1988 The Wilmington Rotary Club voted to admit women. 2001 University of Delaware football coach Harold Tubby Raymond’s team defeated Richmond 10-6, enabling Raymond to chalk up his 300th win in 36 years of coaching. Todays facts were compiled by historian Roger Martin archives.delaware.gov/thisday.shtml
Posted on: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 15:00:01 +0000

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