This event made a huge difference in American history. Sue* ----- Original Message ----- 27 APRIL 1822: Birth of Ulysses (Simpson) Grant, American general with the Union Army and 18th US President. --- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 4/19/2002