Today in history

1735 1840 1894 1914 1916 1919 1920 1937 1966 1980 1982 1992 1997 1997 1998 2004 The “Evening Post” of Boston, MA, was published for the first time.

The American Society of Dental Surgeons was founded in New York City, NY.

The Bureau of Immigration was established by the U.S. Congress.

The “Proclamation of Neutrality” was issued by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson. It was aimed at keeping the U.S. out of World War I.

Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace was made into a national shrine.

The “Anti-Cigarette League of America” was formed in Chicago IL.

Tennessee ratified the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The Amendment guaranteed the right of all American women to vote.

The first FM radio construction permit was issued in Boston, MA. The station went on the air two years later. The first pictures of earth taken from moon orbit were sent back to the U.S.

George Brett (Kansas City Royal) had his batting average reach the .400 mark.

The longest baseball game played at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL, went 21 innings before the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cubs 2-1.

Larry Bird, after 13 years with the Boston Celtics, announced his retirement.

Beth Ann Hogan became the first coed in the Virginia Military Institute’s 158-year history.

Patrick Swayze received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Mrs. Field’s Original Cookies announced that they would acquire the Great American Cookie Co.

Donald Trump unveiled his board game (TRUMP the Game) where players bid on real estate, buy big ticket items and make billion-dollar business deals.