Sweet sign of summer: Hastee Tastee opened April 1 in Amherst. When Mark Foster and his wife, Kathy, bought the Hastee Tastee about five years ago, he followed a habit honed decades earlier. As a boy, Foster stopped twice a day at the ice cream stand: On the way home from school; and while delivering newspapers.
A Powerful Presence Through the Years. Since its birth on October 13, 1775, the Navy has been involved with more than ten major wars and countless battles in the effort to bring security, democracy, peace and prosperity to the American people. It's stood as a constant deterrent against international aggression. Fought the good fight when necessary.
But if you think about it, WW2 started on different dates for all countries. 1931 was the official start of the war for Japan who invaded Manchuria. 1935 was the official start of the war for Italy who invaded Ethiopia. September 1, 1939 was the official start date of the war for Germany who invaded Poland.