Historical Events tagged with "dorchester"
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Learjet 35 Crashes at Smarts Mountain
A Learjet 35 crashed into Smarts Mountain in New Hampshire, resulting in the deaths of both pilots on board. The private jet was reportedly flying from Teterboro Airport in New Jersey to White Plains Airport in New York when the incident occurred. Bad weather conditions contributed to the crash, with reports indicating that the pilots may have been navigating through thick fog. Rescuers located the wreckage, but unfortunately, both individuals lost their lives in the accident.
Continue ReadingJohn Winthrop Becomes First Governor of Massachusetts
In Dorchester, Massachusetts, John Winthrop took the oath of office as the first Governor of Massachusetts. This significant event marked the beginning of formal governance in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, as Winthrop assumed a vital leadership role in the fledgling Puritan settlement. His vision of a 'city upon a hill' aimed to exemplify a model society based on Puritan values, influencing the colony's development and its relations with Native Americans.
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