Today in History |
1948 ‐
1st use of synthetic rubber in asphaltic concrete, Akron Oh
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1923 ‐
Interpol forms in Vienna
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1923 ‐
Mary Katherine Campbell (Ohio), 16, crowned 2nd Miss America 1922-23
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1921 ‐
In Atlantic City, New Jersey, the first Miss America Pageant, a two-day event, is held
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1916 ‐
Workmen's Compensation Act passed by US Congress
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1915 ‐
Johnny Gruelle patents his Raggedy Ann doll (US Patent D47789)
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1914 ‐
NY Post Office Building opens to public
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1903 ‐
Federation of American Motorcyclists organized in NY
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1901 ‐
Peace of Peking - Ends Boxer Rebellion in China
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1896 ‐
A. H. Whiting wins the 1st automobile race held on a closed-circuit track in Cranston, Rhode Island
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1888 ‐
Edith Eleanor McLean is 1st baby to be placed in an incubator at State Emigrant Hospital on Ward’s Island, New York
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1880 ‐
Geo Ligowsky patents device to throw clay pigeons for trapshooters
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1822 ‐
Pedro I, son of King Joao VI declares Brazil's independence from Portugal (National Day)
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1813 ‐
"Uncle Sam" 1st used to refer to the US, by Troy Post of New York
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1800 ‐
Zion AME Church dedicated (NYC)
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