03/28/2024
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This Day In History1836—Sam Houston inaugurated as 1st elected President of Republic of Texas.
1861—1st telegraph line linking West & East coasts completed.
1875—Sons of American Revolution organizes.
1881—Boston Symphony Orchestra gives its first concert.
1984—Sporting Life announces that both pennant winners will meet in 3 game series October 23-25 at Polo Grounds NYC to determine baseball champions.
1897—World’s first car dealer opens in London.
1906—Henry Ford becomes President of Ford Motor Company.
1907—Ringling Brothers Greatest Show on Earth buys Barnum & Bailey circus.
1924—Toastmasters International is founded.
1939—1st TV NFL game-Eagles vs Dodgers.
1959—Bob Merrill’s musical “Take Me Along” opens at Shubert Theater NYC for 448 performances.
1969—Paul McCartney denies rumors of his death.
1979—Walt Disney World’s 100-millionth quest.
1981—US national debt tops $1 trillion.
1984—NFL quarterback Ken Stabler retires.
1987—“Cabaret” opens at Imperial Theater NYC for 262 performances.
1988—Elton John sells out Madison Square Garden for a record 26th time.
1991—General Motors announces 9 month loss of $2.2 billion.
1997—Compaq testifies Microsoft threaten to break Windows 95 agreement if they showcased a Netscape icon.
2012—Hurricane Sandy forms in the Western Caribbean Sea.
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