Post by Buckeye Dale on Feb 3, 2017 11:38:20 GMT -5
On this day -
In 1809, the territory of Illinois was created.
In 1862, Thomas Edison printed the "Weekly Herald" and distributed it to train passengers traveling between Port Huron and Detroit, MI. It was the first time a newspaper had been printed on a train.
In 1876, Albert Spalding and his brother started a sporting goods store. They manufactured the first official baseball, tennis ball, basketball, golf ball and football.
In 1900, In Frankfort, KY, gubernatorial candidate William Goebels died from an assasin's bullet wounds. On August 18, 1900, Ex-Sec. of State Caleb Powers was found guilt of conspiracy to murder Gov. Goebels.
In 1912, In the U.S., professional football set some new rules. The field was shortened to 100 yards, touchdowns were to be worth six points instead of five, four downs would be allowed instead of three and the kickoff was moved from midfield to the 40 yard line.
In 1913, The 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. It authorized the power to impose and collect income tax.
In 1917, The U.S. broke off diplomatic relations with Germany, which had announced a policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.
In 1920, M******* sucked.
In 1945, Russia agreed to enter World War II against Japan.
In 1951, Dick Button won the U.S. figure skating title for the sixth time.
In 1959, Buddy Holly (22), Ritchie Valens (17), the Big Bopper (28) and pilot RogerPeterson died in a plane crash in Iowa.
In 1969, At the Palestinian National Congress in Cairo, Yasser Arafat was appointed leader of the PLO.
In 1979, The Minnesota Twins traded Rod Carew to California for four players.
In 1984, Challenger 4 was launched as the tenth space shuttle mission.
In 1990, Darryl Strawberry (New York Mets) voluntarily entered an Alcohol rehab center.
In 1998, Texas executed Karla Faye Tucker. She was the first woman executed in the U.S. since 1984.
In 2002, The New England Patriots won Super Bowl XXXVI 20-17 over the St. Louis Rams. It was the first Super Bowl win for the Patriots. The game ended with a last second field goal. Britney Spears performed the national anthem.
In 2009, Eric Holder was sworn in as attorney general. He was the first African-American to hold the post.
In 1809, the territory of Illinois was created.
In 1862, Thomas Edison printed the "Weekly Herald" and distributed it to train passengers traveling between Port Huron and Detroit, MI. It was the first time a newspaper had been printed on a train.
In 1876, Albert Spalding and his brother started a sporting goods store. They manufactured the first official baseball, tennis ball, basketball, golf ball and football.
In 1900, In Frankfort, KY, gubernatorial candidate William Goebels died from an assasin's bullet wounds. On August 18, 1900, Ex-Sec. of State Caleb Powers was found guilt of conspiracy to murder Gov. Goebels.
In 1912, In the U.S., professional football set some new rules. The field was shortened to 100 yards, touchdowns were to be worth six points instead of five, four downs would be allowed instead of three and the kickoff was moved from midfield to the 40 yard line.
In 1913, The 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. It authorized the power to impose and collect income tax.
In 1917, The U.S. broke off diplomatic relations with Germany, which had announced a policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.
In 1920, M******* sucked.
In 1945, Russia agreed to enter World War II against Japan.
In 1951, Dick Button won the U.S. figure skating title for the sixth time.
In 1959, Buddy Holly (22), Ritchie Valens (17), the Big Bopper (28) and pilot RogerPeterson died in a plane crash in Iowa.
In 1969, At the Palestinian National Congress in Cairo, Yasser Arafat was appointed leader of the PLO.
In 1979, The Minnesota Twins traded Rod Carew to California for four players.
In 1984, Challenger 4 was launched as the tenth space shuttle mission.
In 1990, Darryl Strawberry (New York Mets) voluntarily entered an Alcohol rehab center.
In 1998, Texas executed Karla Faye Tucker. She was the first woman executed in the U.S. since 1984.
In 2002, The New England Patriots won Super Bowl XXXVI 20-17 over the St. Louis Rams. It was the first Super Bowl win for the Patriots. The game ended with a last second field goal. Britney Spears performed the national anthem.
In 2009, Eric Holder was sworn in as attorney general. He was the first African-American to hold the post.
