03/28/2024
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This Day In History1716—1st lighthouse in American colonies lit (Boston Harbor)

1814—Francis Scott Key inspired to write the poem “Defense of Fort McHenry” words of which later become lyrics of “Star Spangled Banner.”

1847—US Marines under General Scott enter Mexico City (halls of Montezuma)

1848—Alexander Stewart opens 1st US department store.

1886—George K. Anderson of Memphis, Tennessee patents typewriter ribbon.

1899—Henry Bliss becomes 1st automobile fatality in the US (NY)

1901—Theodore Roosevelt is sworn in as President, the youngest man to serve as US President, after William McKinley finally dies after an anarchist shoots him in Buffalo.

1916—Christy Mathewson pitches & wins his final game.

1933—2 billion board feet of lumber destroyed in Tillamook Oregon fire.

1948—Gerald Ford upsets Rep. Bartel J. Jonkman in Michigan 5th District Republican primary.

1948—Milton Berle starts his TV career on Texaco Star Theater.

1948—Ground breaking ceremony for UN world headquarters.

1955—Herb Score sets rookie record of 235 strikeouts (en route to 245)

1960—Chubby Checker’s “Twist” hits #1.

1964—Walt Disney awarded Medal of Freedom at White House.

1968—1st broadcast of “60 Minutes” on CBS-TV.

1975—Robin Yount breaks Mel Ott’s record, playing 242 in 242 games as a teen.

1981—Entertainment Tonight premieres on TV.

1994—All 28 baseball owners vote to cancel rest of 1994 season.

1998—Telecommunications companies MCI Communications and WorldCom complete their $37 billion merger to form MCI World Com.

2014—The United States defeats Serbia 129-92 to win the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

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