1. { My Birthday in History Miss Heather Reynolds

2. The following events occurred on my birthday, December 11 th. 11

3. - In New England, in 1719, the Aurora Borealis was first seen and recorded in America. - The English settlers who had recently come to America had never seen a spectacle like this. Aurora Borealis apod.nasa.gov

4. - William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody, made his first stage appearance in his show “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West.” - The circus event was performed 1883-1913. Buffalo Bill listeningreading.blogspot.com

5. - Adolf Hitler, chancellor of Germany, declared war on the United States. - The United States, a neutral nation in the war, was now involved in World War II. World War II www.biographyonline.net

6. - The singer Brenda Lee was born on December 11 th, 1944. - She is known for many songs, including “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Brenda Lee rockhall.com

7. - On December 11 th, 1951, Joe DiMaggio publicized his retirement from the New York Yankees. - During his baseball career, which lasted 13 years, he played only for the Yankees. Joe DiMaggio www.realclearsports.com

8. - On December 11 th, 1816, Indiana joined the Union. - The United States was now comprised of 19 states. Indiana

9. - The Columbia 11, a manned space shuttle, returned from space to earth. - It was the United States’ 69 th space mission. Columbia 11 http://www.thisdayinaviation.com/12-april-1981/

10. - On December 11 th, 1975, the price of a first-class postage stamp was raised from 10 cents to 13 cents. - The stamp in 2013 costs 46 cents. Postage Pinterest.com