Historical Events
1816 – Warsaw University is established
1879 – National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders determines what “is” a trotter
1976 – George Harrison releases his single “This Song” on the album “Thirty Three and 1/3” as a direct and humorous response to the “My Sweet Lord”copyright lawsuit
1989 – US beats Trinidad, 1-0 qualifing for 1990 world soccer cup finals it was US’ 1st qualification since 1950
1991 – Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken wins his second American League MVP
Famous Birthdays
1722 – Benjamin Chew, Chief Justice of colonial Pennsylvania, born in Anne Arundel County, Maryland (d. 1810)
1946 – Joe Correro, American rock drummer (Paul Revere and The Raiders, 1967-71), born in Greenwood, Mississippi
1971 – Andy Sheets, American MLB infielder (Seattle Mariners), born in Baton Rouge, Louisana
1976 – Stylianos Venetidis, Greek soccer player, born in Orestiada, Greece
1977 – Davina Windsor [Lady], English daughter of Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and member of the Royal family, born in London, England
Famous Deaths
1951 – Pete Hill, American Baseball HOF outfielder (NgL lifetime batting average: .326) and manager (Detroit Stars, Baltimore Black Sox), dies at 69
1983 – Reinout Willem van Bemmelen, Dutch geologist, dies at 79
2001 – Marcelle Ferron, Canadian painter, stained glass artist, and major figure in the Quebec contemporary art scene, dies at 77
2012 – Warren Rudman, American politician (Sen-R-NH, 1980-93), dies at 82
2023 – Joss Ackland, British actor (To Kill a Priest, White Mischief), dies at 95