1861 - Kentucky decides to side with Union in the Civil War after trying to remain neutral.
1875 - The first Kentucky Derby is held at Churchill Downs. 1904 to 1908 - The Black Patch Tobacco Wars take place in Kentucky.
1937 - The Ohio River floods causing extensive damage.
The islands that were on a trade route to the west were Corsica and Troy
The Shang dynasty which known as the practice of seeking knowledge know as supernatural spirits.