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wymt.com > 03/04/2026 > this-day-history-march-4-1933

This Day in History - March 4, 1933

2+ hour, 34+ min ago  (116+ words) This Day in History - March 4, 1933WYMT (WYMT) - Franklin Delano Roosevelt was inaugurated as the 32nd President of the United States. He inherited the challenging duty of reviving the country during the Great Depression and served until his death in 1945. Man wanted for…...

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wymt.com > 03/03/2026 > major-historical-documents-start-journey-across-us-part-250th-anniversary-celebration

Major historical documents start journey across US as part of 250th anniversary celebration

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (359+ words) Typically housed in highly controlled vaults under the watch of preservation experts at the National Archives, documents such as the 1783 Treaty of Paris that formally ended the Revolutionary War and the 1774 Articles of Association that urged colonists to boycott British…...

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wymt.com > video > 03/03/2026 > major-historical-documents-hit-road-part-nations-250th-celebration

Major historical documents hit the road as part of nation's 250th celebration

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (64+ words) Major historical documents hit the road as part of nation's 250th celebration'WYMT Major historical documents hit the road as part of nation's 250th celebration Sec. Noem faces bipartisan criticism during Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Hearing for man accused of shooting Israeli Embassy…...

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wymt.com > 03/02/2026 > this-day-history-march-2-2012

This Day in History - March 2, 2012

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (47+ words) This Day in History - March 2, 2012WYMT (WYMT) - 18 tornadoes touched down across Kentucky, resulting in 26 deaths and more than 200 injuries. It caused widespread destruction in places like West Liberty and Salyersville. There was also major damage in parts of Laurel, Johnson and…...

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wymt.com > 02/24/2026 > this-day-history-february-24-2004

This Day in History - February 24, 2004

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (89+ words) This Day in History - February 24, 2004WYMT (WYMT) - A jury found former Jackson County Clerk Jerry Dean not guilty of killing former employee Audrey Marcum. Slick roads, accidents reported due to snow, black ice Winter weather returns to EKY, black ice warning…...

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wymt.com > 02/23/2026 > this-day-history-february-23-1945

This Day in History - February 23, 1945

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (135+ words) (WYMT) - The United States planted an American flag atop Mount Suribachi on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II. It was one of the enduring images of the American war effort. (WYMT) - The United States planted an American…...

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wymt.com > 02/20/2026 > this-day-history-february-20-1982

This Day in History - February 20, 1982

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (129+ words) (WYMT) - Actors John Schneider and Tom Wopat from "The Dukes of Hazzard" performed a benefit concert at Memorial Gym in Hazard. They were raising money for families affected by a recent mine disaster. (WYMT) - Actors John Schneider and Tom Wopat…...

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wymt.com > 02/11/2026 > this-day-history-february-11-1990

This Day in History - February 11, 1990

3+ week, 7+ hour ago  (117+ words) This Day in History - February 11, 1990WYMT (WYMT) - Nelson Mandela was released from prison in South Africa after 27 years. He was the leader of a movement to end Apartheid, the system of white supremacy and racial segregation. Multiple agencies respond to Hazard…...

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wymt.com > 02/11/2026 > day-history-february-10-1994

Day in History - February 10, 1994

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (115+ words) Day in History - February 10, 1994WYMT (WYMT) - A major ice storm affected much of Kentucky. Freezing rain buried parts of the state in up to three inches of ice. Cause of death revealed for Emmy-winning actress Catherine O'Hara, reports say Kentucky State…...

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wymt.com > 02/10/2026 > day-history-february-9-1964

Day in History - February 9, 1964

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (141+ words) (WYMT) - The Beatles made their first live U.S. television appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS. An estimated 73 million people tuned in. (WYMT) - The Beatles made their first live U.S. television appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS. An estimated…...