ON THIS DAY
On this date in 1862, Union volunteers stole a Confederate train near Marietta, Georgia, but were later caught. Well, duh -- like it would be hard to follow the tracks.
On this date in 1877, a catcher's mask was used for the very first time by Tom "Flat Nose" McCutchen.
In 1894, a 3-day snowstorm dumped 30 inches on Pennsylvania and New York. I'm just curious how they got a three day snowstorm in only one day. Talk about efficient snow!
On this date in 1892, a patent was issued for the very first portable typewriter. However, the 2-mile extension cord seemed problematic.
In 1921, Iowa became the first state to impose a cigarette tax. Those who felt their tax money just went up in smoke... were right!
On this date in 1985, scientists said they had measured the exact distance between the earth and the sun to within a couple of inches. And we needed to have that exact measurement because?
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