Merrie Monteagudo is the News Division chair for The San Diego Union-Tribune. With a focus on local news in San Diego, Merrie's articles delve into historical events, human interest stories, and significant moments in the city's past. Her work provides readers with a glimpse into the rich history and culture of San Diego.
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Merrie's coverage largely focuses on local historical events, cultural stories, and societal developments within San Diego and the broader California area. She regularly covers articles from the archives which suggests an interest in revisiting past events or exploring how they relate to current issues.
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By: Merrie Monteagudo
Fifty-four years ago Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969.
By: Merrie Monteagudo
Price wrote he was: 'Too young to receive an old-age pension and too old to find work'
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In 1991 interview Ruth Handler spoke of her life and career
By: Merrie Monteagudo
On this day in 1989, the notorious oil tanker Exxon Valdez entered an Diego Bay without incident and docked at NASSCO for a $25 million repair job.
By: Merrie Monteagudo
On August 6, 1945, during World War II, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima, resulting in an estimated 140,000 deaths.
On August 6, 1945, during World War II, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima, resulting in an estimated 140,000 deaths. At the time of the bombing, Hiroshima was home to almost 300,000 civilians as well as 43,000 soldiers. RAIN OF RUIN FACE BY JAPANESE AS SUPER ATOMIC BOMB LOOSED‘Explosion […]
One hundred years ago — with the flag flying at half-mast to honor the passing of President Harding —Admiral Robert E. Coontz took over command of the United States battle fleet in a ceremony on the cruiser USS Seattle in San Diego.From the Evening Tribune, Saturday, Aug. 4, 1923:Coontz Takes Over Battle FleetIMPRESSIVE CEREMONY IN […]
On Aug. 1, 1890 San Francisco financiers John D. and Adolph Spreckels purchased the San Diego Union newspaper from Col. John R. Berry and Andrew Pollock. Their ownership was not immediately made public. Instead, Thomas Gardiner, one of the founders of the Sacramento Union and the Los Angeles Times, was appointed manager.From The San Diego […]
On this day in 1989, the notorious oil tanker Exxon Valdez entered an Diego Bay without incident and docked at NASSCO for a $25 million repair job. The Valdez, built here and launched in 1986, had run aground in Prince William Sound off Alaska, in March of 1989 spilling thousands of barrels of oil.From the […]
Last weekend Warner Bros.’ movie “Barbie” was a hit at the box office, raking in $155 million domestically. In 1991, Ruth Handler, creator of the Barbie doll and Mattel co-founder, visited San Diego and spoke to the Union’s Lisa Petrillo about the iconic doll and her own dynamic life and business career.From The San Diego […]
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