On this day in….
Today my iphone informed me that on this day in 1888, Thomas Green Clemson died and bequeathed his estate to the State of South Carolina, establishing Clemson Agricultural College.
Now I know there’s a ton of Clemson and University of South Carolina rivalry that exists in our state, but we aren’t going to go there (Clemson is better). Instead, we are going to focus on the achievements of Clemson and bring up USC at a later time (probably not). Just kidding, Gamecock fans, there’s room in this state for more than one University.
It is worth mentioning, however, that Clemson is ranked as the 22nd best national public university by US News and World Report and #10 in “Quality of Life” by the Princeton Review. That’s a great achievement for a South Carolina school and we should all be proud.
Go Tigers! 
Wanna know what else happened on this day in history?
In 1199, King Richard I of England dies from an infection following the removal of an arrow from his shoulder (bummer).
In 1667 an earthquake devastates Dubrovnik, then an independent city-state. (Dubrovnik is mentioned in one of my favorite films, if you can guess what movie this is from, we’ll give you a prize. Here goes: “You’re in Dubrovnik, I can’t hear you.” If you come in any night this week and mention the name of the movie to the bartender, your first drink is a buck *this applies to house liquor, wine, and beer*).
In 1671, Jean-Baptiste Rousseau, French poet, is born.
In 1814, Napolean abdicates and is exiled to Elba. 
In 1862, The Battle of Shiloh, an important battle in the American Civil War, begins.
In 1917, The United States declares war on Germany.
In 1929, Huey P. Long, the Governor of Louisiana, is impeached by the Louisiana House of Representatives.
Seriously, would you trust this face?
Also on this day in 1929, Andre Previn, German-born composer and conductor, is born.
In 1935, Edwin Arlington Robinson, American poet, dies. (Robinson wrote Richard Cory, if you haven’t read it, you must do so).
In 1947, the first Tony Awards are presented.
In 1973, The American League of Major League Baseball begins using the designated hitter.
Tue, Apr 6, 2010
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