Day in history for May 19, 2001

1876 -- 125 years ago

The dredge boats, Lowell and Hercules, which have been at work taking out the piers and embankment of the old railroad bridge, have finished their job.

1901 -- 100 years ago

The Argus announced its intention of renovating its quarters during the summer months.

1926 -- 75 years ago

By nearly a two-thirds majority, business and professional men of Rock Island have voted in favor of the adoption of the daylight saving time schedule for the Tri-Cities.

1951 -- 50 years ago

In scores of speeches and a display of flexing military muscle the nation today paid tribute to its unified armed forces at home and on the field of battle in Korea. A monstrous B-36 bomber, one of the United States' foremost aircraft, flew over Rock Island this morning in salute to the Quad-City area on Armed Forces Day. Later a squadron of smaller, 2-engine craft buzzed the city in greeting. The B-36, a 6-engine powerhouse, passed over the Fort Armstrong Hotel area.

1976 -- 25 years ago

The largest gift in St. Ambrose College's 94-year history will be used to develop new programs, including some for women, minorities, and gifted students. Only $100,000 of the $1.5 million grant will be used for equipment, Dr. William J. Bakrow, college president, said, with the remainder of the money going to fund ``ideas.'' St. Ambrose is one of 34 colleges to receive such a grant this year. About 1,000 schools applied.

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