• Today in Hampton History2008 - Phenix Hall is damaged by fire. The building, on the campus of Hampton University, was the home of George P. Phenix Hig...
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  • Juneteenth Pageant-The PLAY!Saturday, June 14. 3 pm-matinee added!Saturday, June 14, 7:30 pm-tickets going fast!The American Theatre, 125 E Mellen St....
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  • Today in Hampton History1920 - The Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory is dedicated at Langley Field. The event celebrated the lab’s completion o...
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  • Today in Hampton History1947 - General Dwight D. Eisenhower, then Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, visits Hampton to attend the wedding of his son Joh...
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  • Today in Hampton History1941 - The 1st Aviation Squadron (Separate) is activated at Langley Field. The segregated unit was one of the first Black unit...
    Today in Hampton History 1941 - The 1st Aviat... Today in Hampton History 1941 - The 1st Aviation Squadron (Separate) is activated at Langley Field....
  • Sankofa’s 14th Annual International Day of Remembrance Ceremony Outlook Beach, Fort MonroeSaturday, June 14, 2025, starting at 11:00 am Free and open...
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  • Today in Hampton History1887 - Following the reincorporation of the Town of Hampton, the first Town Council is elected. John Brown became Mayor, with...
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  • Today in Hampton History1875 - Booker T. Washington graduates from Hampton Institute. Born into slavery in around 1856, Washington became one of the m...
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