1789 – John Adams sworn in as 1st US Vice President (9 days before Washington)
1863 – Bahá’u’lláh, founder of the Bahá’í Faith, enters garden of Rivden near Baghdad. He makes his declaration as a Messenger of God during the 12 days spent there
1908 – Frederick Cook claims to reach North Pole (He didn’t)
1910 – Cleve Naps play 1st game at League Park, lose to Det Tigers 5-0
1974 – 28th Tony Awards: River Niger and Raisin win
1980 – 84th Boston Marathon: Bill Rodgers wins 3rd straight event and 4th overall title in 2:12:11; Jacqueline Gareau of Canada women’s winner in 2:34:28; Rosie Ruiz disqualified for not running the entire course
1982 – Atlanta Braves win their 13th straight game
1987 – Brewers lose, ending AL season-opening winning streak at 13 games
1991 – Rosa Mota wins 4th World Cup female marathon (2:26:14)
1996 – Wayne James scores 99 and 99 and ct 11 stp 2 in Logan Cup Final