This Day In History
In 1776, London learned of American Independence.
In 1833, Chicago was incorporated, as a village. The population was less than 200.
In 1846, the Smithsonian Institution (of which I’m a member) was created.
In 1874, Herbert Hoover was born.
in 1898, Jack Haley is born.
In 1902, Norma Shearer was born.
In 1928, Jimmy Dean was born.
In 1948, Candid Camera debuted.
In 1959, Rosanna Arquette was born.
In 1977, the Son of Sam was arrested.
In 1987, the Dow hit 2,600.
You can find out more about this day in history at the History Channel, and Those Were The Days.
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