- 1847] Uh-working in the coal mine: A 10-hour day is established for workers in New Hampshire...
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009...
10 Timeline Memories:
1953] Whirlybirding it: New York Airways begins the 1st commuter passenger service by helicopter… 1976] “Happy Trails": Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey dies at 73 from an undisclosed illness. Widow Jean Yawkey succeeds her husband as president and sole owner of the team… 1982] Tragedy in the air: A Pam Am Boeing 727 crashes in Kenner (LA) killing all 146 on board and 8 on the ground… 1992] Running mate: Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton picks Sen. Al Gore (Tennessee) to be his running mate. Gore accepts the nomination on the 10th… 1997] Banned for biting: Mike Tyson is banned from the ring and fined $3 million for biting opponent Evander Holyfield’s ear… 2000] Lucky #7: Pete Sampras wins his 7th Wimbledon singles title, tying the record for men... 2002] Kiss your sister: Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig stops play during a rain delay at the All-Star game in Milwaukee ending the 11-inning game in a 2-2 tie, a 1st in All-Star game history. Selig gets booed by the crowd… 2006] Butt-out: Zinedine Zidane in his final match, headbutts Marco Materazzi and gets sent off in the final of the FIFA World Cup…For more on July 9th:
