03/28/2024
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This Day In History1721 – South Carolina formally incorporated as a royal colony.

1765 – Patrick Henry’s historic speech against the Stamp Act, answering a cry of “Treason!” with, “If this be treason, make the most of it!”

1790 – Rhode Island becomes last of original 13 colonies ratifying US Constitution.

1849 – President Lincoln says, “You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all the people all of the time.”

1900 – Trademark “Escalator” registered by Otis Elevator Co.

1919 – Charles Strite files patent for the pop-up toaster.

1932 – The Bonus Army of World War I veterans begins to assemble in Washington, DC to request cash bonuses promised to them to be paid in 1945.

1942 – Bing Crosby records “White Christmas”, greatest selling record to date.

1943 – Meat & Cheese rationed in US.

1949 – Candid Camera, TV comedy show, moves to NBC.

1954 – 53rd Men’s French Championship: Tony Trabert beats Art Larsen (6-4, 7-5, 6-1).

1957 – NYC Mayor Robert Wagner says he plans to confer with the Giants & Dodgers about the proposed move to the west coast.

1960 – Everly Brothers “Cathy’s Clown” hits #1.

1968 – US Truth in Lending Act signed into law.

1971 – Indianapolis 500: Al Unser wins in 3:10;11.545.

1976 – “One Piece At A Time” by Johnny Cash hits #29.

1978 – US 1st class postage rises to 15 cents (13 cents for 3 years).

1990 – Dow Jones averages hits a record 2,870.49.

2004 – The World War II Memorial is dedicated in Washington, DC.

2012 – Facebook’s problematic public listing could cost those involved $115 million from technical glitches.

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