- 1870] On the boardwalk in Atlantic City: The 1st section of boardwalk in Atlantic City (NJ) opens to the public...
- 1916] In a game against the White Sox, the Cleveland Indians appear on the field with numbers on their sleeves. It marked the 1st time players were identified by numbers corresponding to the scorecard...
- 1919] Debuted on this date: The New York Daily News publishes for the 1st time and it's still here...1981] "For Your Eyes Only" premieres starring Roger Moore as James Bond. Sheena Easton has a hit with the theme...1987] "Dragnet" premieres starring Dan Aykroyd as Sgt. Joe Friday. Christopher Plummer, Dabney Coleman, Henry Morgan and Tom Hanks also star...
- 1959] And the winner and new champ: Ingemar Johansson of Sweden knocks down heavyweight champ Floyd Patterson 7 times in the 3rd round to win the title on a TKO. One year later, Patterson becomes the 1st heavyweight to regain the title when he beats Johansson...
- 1959] Curtains: The legendary Edward R. Murrow interviews Lee Remick on "Person to Person". It's his 500th and final guest on the CBS-TV show...1977] Elvis Presley plays his final concert at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. 51-days later, Elvis would be dead...
- 1962] Oh-no: Earl Wilson of the Red Sox pitches a 2-0 no-hitter against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park. Wilson helps his own cause by hitting a home run in the game...
- 1963] JFK goes to the Wall: The President visits the Berlin Wall and gives his famous "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech...
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