Bethel Daily Briefing: Monday, May 7, 2012

Today is Monday May 7, 2012

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This Morning's Headlines

Be sure to check back to Bethel.Patch.com  for more stories throughout the day. 

Today's Weather  

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind between 3 and 9 mph. 

Monday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind between 6 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Question of the Day

What is the worst storm in U.S. history?

In terms of loss of life, the Galveston Storm of 1900 is the worst. An estimated 6,000 to 7,200 people died in that storm. Worldwide, however, far greater disasters have occurred. In Bangladesh in 1970, one hurricane killed more than an estimated 300,000 people.

Events & Reminders

 Annual Town Budget Meeting Tonight, 7:30, Bethel High School Auditorium. See the PDF agenda in the gallery above. 

Missing all black cat, see photo in the gallery. Female, last seen on 4/28/12 at 2 Judd Ave.  She may be hiding under a deck, porch, in a garage, in a tree, etc, please check your yard and call us if you see/ find her, we are devastated (203) 240-0976.

Today in History

1663 - The first Theatre Royal was opened in London.

1789 - The first U.S. Presidential Inaugural Ball was held in New York City.

1915 - The Lusitania, a civilian ship, was sunk by a German submarine. 1,198 people were killed.

1945 - Baseball owner Branch Rickey announced the organization of the United States Negro Baseball League. There were 6 teams. 

1946 - Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corp. was founded. The company was later renamed Sony.

1975 - U.S. President Ford declared an end to the Vietnam War.