Smith-Cotton High School

Thank you to everyone who made the 25 Year Reunion a huge success!  A great time was had by all and "Pandemonium" was achieved.  Thank you Mark Schwickrath!!

* A very special "Thank You" goes out to Daniel Breeden who for the past 2 years has donated the money to keep this website up and running.  Dan- your generosity is greatly appreciated!!!

- THIS DAY IN HISTORY - Post Goes Up to 2 cents ( 1950 ) A majority has been reached among the members of the United States House of Representatives regarding the hike in postal rates. As a result of a voice vote made on this day, a bill was passed which had raised the rate of postal card rates from one to two cents. Regular letter rates would stay at three cents. 747 Test Flight 9th February ( 1969 ) : Boeing 747 airliner takes its first test flight piloted by test pilots Jack Waddell and Brien Wygle at the controls Shergar Stolen 9th February ( 1983 ) : Shergar is stolen from a stud farm owned by the Aga Khan in County Kildare, Ireland. The five-year-old thoroughbred stallion was worth $13.5 million and commanded stud fees of approximately $100,000. Shergar was never seen again and no ransom was paid and the case was never solved. Battle of Guadalcanal 9th February ( 1943 ) The Battle of Guadalcanal, which occurred in the Southwest Pacific Ocean, had ended on this day. This was a very important victory over the Japanese, which was achieved by the United States. Featured Video The Battle of Guadalcanal Find Free A4 Posters Ideal For Birthdays, Christmas Gift, Reunions and Anniversaries AT The People History Brought to you by the great people at ThePeopleHistory.com.