- 1776] The Redcoats are coming, the Redcoats are coming: The British take over New York City, landing at Kips Bay. They will chase George Washington to New Jersey...
- 1928] Look what I found: Alexander Fleming discovers the antibiotic penicillin in the mold Penicillium notatum (verily)...
- 1948] Musical call letters: WHN changes call letters to WMGM but don't fret WHN fans, the call letters will change back in 1962...
- 1952] Turn out the lights, the party's over: The Boston Braves play their last game in Beantown at what is now Nickerson Field, under the Mass. Turnpike, the place B.U. plays their football games. The Bravos move to Milwaukee the following season...
- 1954] I see China, I see France: Filming a scene for "The Seven Year Itch", Marilyn Monroe's dress flies up as she stands on a subway grating, infuriating husband Joe DiMaggio who doesn't wait for a seven year itch. Married in January, they soon divorce in October. The marriage lasted 9 months...
- 1958] Pinstripe tragedy: A commuter train crashes through a drawbridge near Newark (NJ) killing 48 including Yankee second baseman George "Snuffy" Stirnweiss who was only 39...
- 1962] The call of the century: London Daily Mirror columnist Peter Jones calls The Beatles, "a nothing group" (nice call Peter)...
- 1963] This outfield could relate: The Alou Brothers (Felipe, Matty & Jesus) play in the same outfield as The Giants beat the Pirates 13-5. Combined, the Alou's go 1 for 5, all on Felipe's at-bats...
- 1978] A 3-peat: 36-year old Muhammad Ali beats Leon Spinks (in a decision) in a rematch, to become the 1st heavyweight champ to win the title 3 times...
- 1971] Debuted on this date: The environmental organization "Greenpeace" is formed in Vancouver, B.C., Canada...1982] The first issue of "USA Today" hits the newsstands and sells out...
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