July 30, 2006

  • History

    From "Today in History," by The Associated Press--

    On this date (July 30):

    "In 1864, during the Civil War, Union
    forces tried to take Petersburg, Va., by exploding a mine under
    Confederate defense lines; the attack failed."

    "A nightmare" -- Ulysses

    Men ask the way to Cold Mountain.
    Cold Mountain: there's no through trail.
    Han Shan

    See also July 3, 2005.

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