1. Vincent van Gogh was an artist that was born in Groot -Zundert, Holland. He was the son of a pastor, brought up in a religious and cultured atmosphere.
2. Vincent van Gogh was an individual that had a unique type of art and aspect that is what made his art famous. Artist persona is largely a result of his influence. Artists continue to mimic the style.
3. The U.S. acquires Alaska from Russia for the sum of $7.2 million in 1867.the The U.S. adopts standard time in 1882.The U.S. acquires American Samoa by treaty with Great Britain and Germany in 1899.
4. Lieutenant Reade of the U.S. Weather Bureau gives first public demonstration of the telephone in San Diego County in the1887.The first post office is established in New San Diego. Dr. Jacob Allen is appointed postmaster in 1869.San Diego floods from heavy rains; state-wide storms in 1861.
