In 1955, Frank Sinatra appeared on the cover of Time magazine. In 1958, George Harrison joined the Lennon/McCartney group, the "Quarrymen," at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. The club was run by the mother of Quarrymen drummer Pete Best. In 1959 Dick Clark appeared on the cover of TV Guide. In 1962, Elvis Presley's 10th movie, "Kid Galahad," opens in theaters. In 1964, "Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison entered the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1965, The Beatles' album "Help!" went gold. In 1966, Bobby Hebb & the Uniques appeared on TV's "Where The Action Is." In 1966,1966,1966,1966,1966,1966,1966,1966 The Beatles performed their last ticketed concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. In 1969, Nancy Sinatra opened at the Las Vegas Hilton. Among those in the audience was Elvis Presley. In 1970, "Lola" by the Kinks entered the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1970, "War" by Edwin Starr hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart

In 1533, The last Incan King of Peru, Atahualpa, is murdered on orders from Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro. In 1708, Haverhill, Massachusetts, was destroyed by the French and Indians. In 1877, The second president of the Mormon Church, Brigham Young, died in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 1896, the chef invented The Chinese-American chop suey dish in New York City, visiting Chinese Ambassador Li Hung-chang. In 1901,1901, Anti-booze activist Carrie Nation attacked a New York tavern belonging to heavyweight boxer John L. Sullivan with an axe. In 1943 Responding to a clampdown by Nazi occupiers, Denmark managed to scuttle most of its naval ships. In 1944 15,000 American troops march down the Champs Elysees in Paris as the French capital celebrates its liberation from the Nazis. In 1949, The USSR exploded its first atomic bomb. In 1953,1953, Speedy Gonzales debuted in the Warner Brothers cartoon "Cattails for Two." In 1957, South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond ended a filibuster

In 1632, English philosopher, John Locke In 1780, French painter, Jean Ingres In 1809 Author/poet Oliver Wendell Holmes (Old Ironsides) In 1811 Humanitarian, Henry Bergh (founded ASPCA) In 1815, American writer, Anna Ella Carroll In 1817, English cartoonist John Leech (Punch Magazine) In 1826 Politician, George Frisbie Hoar (helped organize the Republican Party) In 1876 Inventor, Charles F. Kettering (automobile self-starter) In 1904 Physician, Werner Forssmann (heart research pioneer) [d: 6-1-79] In 1905 Cartoonist, Al Taliaferro (Donald Duck) [d: 2-3-69] In 1906 Actress, Lurene Tuttle (Father of the Bride, Julia) [d: 5-28-86] In 1909 Actor, George MacReady (Peyton Place, Perry Mason) [d: 7-2-73] In 1912 Actor, Barry Sullivan (Rich Man Poor Man) [d: 6-6-94] In 1915 Actress, Ingrid Bergman (Casablanca, Cactus Flower) [d: 8-29-82] In 1915 Scientist, Nathan Pritikin (studied nutrition) [d: 2-21-85] In 1916 Actor, George Montgomery (Battle of the Bulge) [d: 12-12-00] In 1917 Actress, Isab

In 1956, A 10-day "Alan Freed Rock & Roll Spectacular1964 The Beatles performed before 16,000 screaming fans at the first of two concerts at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in New York. After the concert, they met Bob Dylan, who reportedly introduced them to marijuana. In 1964, The Beatles appeared on the cover of Life magazine. In 1965, The audience at a Forest Hill, NY, concert booed Bob Dylan because he played an electric guitar. In 1965, The Rolling Stones announced that Allen Klein, whom they had met 3 days earlier, would co-manage the group along with Andrew Long Oldham. In 1967, The Grateful Dead and Big Brother & the Holding Company played in the wake of a Hell's Angels member struck by a car in San Francisco. In 1968, "Hell, I Love You" by the Doors was certified gold. In 1969, Paul & Linda McCartney had a daughter, Mary. In 1972, David Bowie made his U.S. debut at New York's Carnegie Hall. In 1972, Procol Harem's album "Live in Concert

In 1609In 1989, TV evangelist Jim Bakker's fraud and conspiracy trial opened in Charlotte, NC. In 1991, Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev ordered a shake-up of the KGB and his cabinet after the failed hard-liners' coup. In 1992, The U.S. government began two massive relief operations, rushing food and drinking water to hurricane-ravaged Florida while U.S. cargo planes landed in Somalia with tons of food for African famine victims. In 1994, A Drug Enforcement Administration plane crashed in Peru's jungles, killing five U.S. agents. In 1995, Chase Manhattan and Chemical Banking announced a $10 billion deal, creating the biggest bank in the nation. In 1995, A mortar shell tore through a crowded market in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, killing 38 people and triggering NATO airstrikes against the Bosnian Serbs. In 1996, The 15-year marriage of Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially ended with the issuing of a divorce decree. In 1996,1996,1996,1996,1996,199

In 1728 Revolutionary General John Stark (U.S. War of Independence) In 1749 Social philosopher, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (Faust) In 1774 Educator, Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton (first American-born saint) In 1828, Russian writer Leo Tolstoy (War & Peace) In 1831, Lucy Ware Webb Hayes, wife of President Rutherford Hayes In 1844 Manufacturer, Henry Towne (co-founded Yale Lock Company) In 1863, French physicist Andre-Eugene Blondel (oscillograph) In 1873 Architect, Eliel Saarinen (influenced skyscraper design) In 1891 Actor, Stanley Andrews (Old Ranger-Death Valley Days) In 1897 Actor, Morris Ankrum (Earth vs. Flying Saucers) In 1899, French actor Charles Boyer (Alcoa Theater, Rogues) In 1905 Actor, Sam Levene (Gung Ho, Boomerang) [d: 12-17-80] In 1908, Scientist/author Roger Tory Peterson [d: 7-28-96] In 1913 U.S. high jumper Cornelius Johnson (Olympic-Gold-1936) [d: 2-15-46] In 1917 Cartoonist, Jack Kirby (Spiderman, Incredible Hulk) [d: 2-6-94] In 1919 Scientist, Godfrey N. Hounsfie

In 1957, The Coasters appeared on TV's "Steve Allen Show." In 1962, Lawrence Welk was featured on the cover of TV Guide. In 1962, "Sherry" by the Four Seasons entered the U.S. TopIn 1970, Emerson, Lake, and Palmer performed for the first time at England's Plymouth Guild Hall. In 1973, 1973 Bobby Darin made his last public appearance when he performed at the Las Vegas Hilton. (He dies the following December.) In 1973, The Faces announced they'd break up after bassist Tetsu Yamauchi couldn't get a UK work permit. In 1973, "Ramblin' Man" by the Allman Brothers entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. The same day drummer Butch Trucks breaks a leg in a car crash in Macon, GA. In 1973, "Keep On Truckin'" by Eddie Kendricks entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1973, "Brother Louie" by the Stories hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart and stayed there for 2 weeks. In 1976, Boston released its self-titled album, "Boston," which b

In 1718, Hundreds of French colonists arrived in Louisiana, with some settling in present-day New Orleans. In 1822 William Herschel, discoverer of Uranus, died at age 85. In 1825, Uruguay declared independence from Brazil. In 1830, Belgium began a revolt against the Netherlands. In 1835, 1835 The New York Sun published a moon hoax story about John Herschel. In 1835, Ann Ruthledge, said by some to be the early true love of Abraham Lincoln, died in Illinois at age 22. In 1875, Captain Matthew Webb became the first to swim across the English Channel, traveling from Dover, England, to Calais, France, in 22 hours. In 1900 Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche dies in Weimar, Germany. In 1908, The first $50,000 trotting race in the United States, the American Trotting Derby, was won by Allen Winter. In 1916, The National Park Service is1916 The National Park Service was established within the U.S. Department of the Interior. In 1919, The first scheduled passenger service was by airplane (Paris-Lon

The Biden administration has proposed several new regulations that could limit access to public land for hunting, fishing, and hiking. Critics argue these regulations are "politics at its worst" and will harm outdoor recreationists and the economy. One of the most controversial regulations is a proposal to ban the use of lead ammunition on federal lands. Lead ammunition is a significant source of pollution for wildlife and can cause lead poisoning in animals. However, hunters and sportsmen argue that the ban would make hunting and fishing more difficult and expensive and disproportionately affect low-income hunters. Another proposed regulation would restrict the use of drones on federal lands. Drones are increasingly used for hunting and fishing but can also harass wildlife and disrupt outdoor recreation activities. The regulation would require drone operators to obtain a permit from the Bureau of Land Management before flying drones on federal lands. The Biden administration

 The Biden administration is cracking down on ceiling fans in the latest effort to reduce energy consumption and combat climate change. The Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing a new rule that would require ceiling fans to be more energy efficient. The proposed rule would set new standards for the amount of electricity that ceiling fans can use. The new standards would be phased in over time, starting with the most efficient fans in 2024. By 2031, all ceiling fans sold in the US would have to meet the new standards. The DOE estimates that the new rule would save US households an average of $10 per year on their energy bills. The rule would also prevent greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the electricity use of 1.5 million homes. The proposed rule has been met with mixed reactions from the ceiling fan industry. Some manufacturers support the rule, saying that it will help them to produce more efficient fans. Others oppose the rule, saying that it will raise prices and make ceiling

In a recent interview, Biden's alcohol czar, Dr. Rahul Gupta, said that the US government is considering several policies to reduce alcohol consumption. One of these policies is a potential limit on how much beer Americans can drink. Gupta said the government is concerned about rising alcohol-related deaths and illnesses in the US. He noted that excessive drinking is a significant risk factor for several health problems, including cancer, heart disease, liver disease, and accidents. Gupta said that the government is still in the early stages of considering a limit on beer consumption. He said that there are several factors that the government will need to consider, such as the feasibility of enforcement and the potential impact on the beer industry. The idea of a limit on beer consumption has been met with mixed reactions. Some people support the idea, saying it is necessary to reduce alcohol-related harm. Others oppose the idea, saying that it is an infringement on personal freedo

In 1530, Ivan the Terrible (first tsar of Russia, 1533-84) In 1707, King Louis of Spain (1724) In 1783, Naval officer Samuel Chester Reid (designed the present American flag) In 1819, Detective Allan Pinkerton (founded the Pinkerton Detective Agency) In 1822 Humanitarian, Gardiner Hubbard (founded National Geographic Society) In 1836, English writer Bret Harte (Outcasts of Poker Flat) In 1841, Swiss surgeon Theodor Kocher (thyroid gland work) (Nobel-1909) In 1850 Author/humorist, Bill Nye In 1854 Inventor, Charles Sumner Tainter (co-invented radiophone) In 1873 Industrialist, John Willys (developed the Jeep for the military) In 1880 Inventor, Joshua Lionel Cowen (electric model trains) In 1909, Tap dancer/actress Ruby Keeler (42nd Street) [d: 2-28-93] In 1909 Actor, Michael Rennie (The Day the Earth Stood Still) [d: 6-10-71] In 1910 Inventor, Arnold Neustadter (rolodex) [d: 4-17-96] In 1912, East German politician Erich Honecker (Berlin Wall) [d: 5-29-94] In 1912 Cartoonist, Ted Key (H

In 1943 "In The Blue Of The Evening" by Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and Frank Sinatra is #1 on the charts. In 1956 Buddy Holly attended a Little Richard concert at the Cotton Club in Lubbock, TX. In 1956 London's first rock & roll club, "Studio 51," opened. In 1956 Elvis Presley recorded "Love Me Tender." In 1958 Buddy Holly married Maria Elena Santiago. In 1959 "Poison Ivy" by the Coasters and "Mack the Knife" by Bobby Darin both entered the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1959 "The Three Bells" by the Browns hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 4 weeks. In 1964 The Beatles' manager Brian Epstein meets Elvis Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker for the first time at a Beverly Hills hotel. In 1964 The Beatles' single "Matchbox" b/w "Slow Down," from the album "Something New," is released. It was certified gold the same day. In 1964 "Rag Doll" by the Four Seasons go

In 410 Rome was overrun by the Visigoths, an event that symbolized the fall of the Western Roman Empire. In 1572 The slaughter of French Protestants at the hands of the Catholics began in Paris. The killings, which lasted until October, claimed some 13,000 victims. In 1814 The British invaded Washington, DC, during the War of 1812, setting fire to the Capitol and the White House. In 1869 The waffle iron is invented. In 1909 Workers start pouring concrete for the Panama Canal. In 1932 Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to make a non-stop flight across the U.S., traveling from Los Angeles to Newark, NJ, in just over 19 hours. In 1939 A German-Heinkel 178 becomes the first working jet plane. In 1949 The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is established, with all parties agreeing that an armed attack against one would be considered "an attack against them all." In 1950 E.S. Sampson is the first U.S. black delegate to United Nations. In 1954 The Communist Control Act, o

In 1198, King Alexander II of Scotland (1214-49) In 1591, English poet Robert Herrick (Gather ye rosebuds) In 1759, British social reformer William Wilberforce In 1784 Lexicographer, Joseph Emerson Worcester (synonyms to definitions) In 1787, Antarctic explorer James Weddell (Weddell Sea) In 1816, Sir Daniel Gooch laid the first successful transatlantic cables In 1846 Geographer, Henry Gannett ("father of mapmaking") In 1852 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Jim O'Rourke In 1872, English author/critic Max Beerbohm (Saturday Review) In 1880 Inventor, Joshua Lionel Cowen (electric model trains) In 1886, Naval architect William Francis Gibbs (Liberty Ships) In 1890 Swimmer, Duke Paoa Kahanamoku (Olympic-Gold-1912, 20) In 1887, Country singer/songwriter Fred Rose In 1898, Belgian physician Albert Claude (Nobel-1974) In 1899, Poet/short story writer Jorge Luis Borges In 1899 Scientist, Albert Claude (founded modern cell biology) (Nobel-1974) In 1900 Actor, Preston Foster (Waterfront, Gu

In 1939, The Glenn Miller Orchestra completed a 14-week summer run at Glen Island Casino in New York that featured nightly radio broadcasts. In 1947, An audience at the Hollywood Bowl heard President Truman's daughter, Margaret, give her first public concert as a singer. In 1958, The Silver Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Pete Best, and Stu Sutcliffe) began a 4-month stint at clubs in Hamburg, Germany. In 1962, John Lennon married Cynthia Powell in Liverpool, who was already pregnant with Julian. In 1963, Frank Sinatra and his son Frank Sinatra Jr. appeared on the cover of Life magazine. In 1965, When hundreds of Rolling Stone fans showed up to wait for the group outside a taping at the BBC in Manchester, England, police hosed them down. In 1965, Gary U.S. Bonds performed "Quarter To Three" on TV's "Where The Action Is." In 1966, The Beatles played at New York's Shea Stadium. In 1968, Ringo Starr temporarily quit the Beatles over a disagreement. In

In 1833, 1833 Britain abolished slavery in the colonies; 700,000 enslaved people were freed. In 1838, One of the first colleges for women, Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in South Hadley, MA, graduated its first students. In 1889, The first ship-to-shore wireless message was received. In 1914, Japan declared war on Germany during World War I. 1919,1919 1919 The comic strip "Gasoline Alley" premieres in the Chicago Tribune. In 1926, Silent film star Rudolph Valentino died in New York at age 31. In 1927, Italian-born anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed in Boston for the murders of two men during a 1920 payroll robbery in a case that had drawn widespread controversy. In 1939 Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression treaty. In1942InIn 1942, Some 600 Luftwaffe bombers killed 40,000 at Stalingrad during World War II. In 1944, Romanian Prime Minister Ion Antonescu was overthrown, paving the way for his country to abandon the Axis in favor of

In 1751 Publisher, John Fenno (founded the Gazette of the United States) In 1754, King Louis XVI of France (1774-93) In 1769 Naturalist, Georges Cuvier (science of comparative anatomy) In 1785, American naval hero Oliver Hazard Perry In 1829, German historian/mathematician Moritz Benedikt Cantor In 1842 Physicist/engineer, Osborne Reynolds (hydraulics, hydrodynamics) In 1849, British poet/editor William E. Henley In 1869, American poet Edgar Lee Masters (Spoon River Anthology) In 1871, Irish painter Jack Butler Yeats In 1875 Physicist, William Henry Eccles (radio communication) In 1883 General, Jonathan M. Wainwright (Bataan-World War II) In 1890 Publisher, Harry Guggenheim (co-founded Newsday) In 1896 Businessman, Howard B. Johnson (restaurant/motel chain) In 1900 Composer, Ernst Krenek [d: 12-23-91] In 1905 Cartoonist, Ernie Bushmiller (Nancy) [d: 8-15-82] In 1906 Actor/boxer, John "Rags" Ragland [d: 8-20-46] In 1912 Dancer/actor Gene Kelly (Singing in Rain) [d: 2-2-96] In

 

In 1938 Count Basie records "Jumpin' At The Woodside" for Decca Records. In 1956 Elvis Presley began work on his first movie, "Love Me Tender." In 1962, The Beatles were captured on film by Grenada TV at Liverpool's Cavern Club for the first time. In 1964 The Beatles performed at Hollywood Bowl. The concert was recorded and released as an album in 1973. In 1964 "Where Did Our Love Go" by the Supremes hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart and stayed there for 2 weeks. In 1965 The Beatles performed at the Portland Coliseum in Portland, OR. Before the show, the Beach Boys Mike Love and Carl Wilson visited them. In 1966 The Beatles' "Revolver" album was certified gold. In 1968 Cynthia Lennon returned from vacation and found Yoko Ono living in her home. She promptly sues John Lennon for divorce. In 1969 Elvis Presley ended an 8-year performing hiatus and opened at the International Hotel in Las Vegas. In 1969 The Beatles were last together all i

In 1485 England's King Richard III was killed at the Battle of Bosworth, ending the War of the Roses. In 1642 The English civil war began with King Charles I branding Parliament and its soldiers as traitors. In 1654 Jacob Barsimson, said to be the first Jewish immigrant to America, landed in New Amsterdam. In 1692 Eight accused "witches" were executed in Salem, Massachusetts. In1762In 1762, Ann Franklin became the first female editor of an American newspaper, the Newport, RI, Mercury. In 1775 England's King George III proclaimed the American colonies in a state of open rebellion. In 1787 Inventor John Fitch demonstrated his steamboat on the Delaware River to delegates of the Continental Congress. In 1846 The U.S. annexed New Mexico. In 1851 Goldfields are discovered in Australia. In 1851 The schooner America outraced the Aurora off the English coast to win a trophy that came to be known as the America's Cup. In 1864 The Geneva Convention was signed by 12 nations.

In 1647 Inventor/physicist Denis Papin (pressure cooker) In 1827 Austrian composer, Josef Strauss In 1834 American astronomer, Samuel Pierpont Langley In 1836 American artist Archibald M. Willard (Spirit of '76) In 1848 American journalist, Melville Stone In 1860 Inventor, Paul Gottlieb Nipkow (television's scanning principle) In 1862 Composer, Claude Debussy (La Mer, Clair de lune) In 1867 Inventor, Charles Francis Jenkins (cone-shaped drinking cup) In 1880 Cartoonist, George Herriman (Krazy Kat) In 1893 Actor, Cecil Kellaway (The Postman Always Rings Twice, Harvey) In 1893 Author/journalist Dorothy Parker (Enough Rope) In 1904 Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping (1976-83) [d: 2-19-97] In 1908 French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson [d: 8-3-04] In 1909 Football Hall-of-Famer, Mel Hein (Giants) [d: 1-31-92] In 1911 Actress, Edith Atwater (Aunt Gertrude-The Hardy Boys) [d: 3-14-86] In 1917 Singer/songwriter/blues guitarist John Lee Hooker [d: 6-21-01] In 1920 Author, Ray Bradbury (Fa

In 1938 Fats Waller records "Ain't Misbehavin." In 1958 Ricky Nelson records "Poor Little Fool" and "Lonesome Town." In 1961 "Little Sister" by Elvis Presley enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1963 Sixteen magazine names British singer Cliff Richard as the "most promising male singer." In 1964 The Beatles perform at Municipal Stadium in Seattle, WA. In 1965 The Beatles perform in Minneapolis at Metropolitan Stadium. In 1965 "Do You Believe In Magic?" by the Lovin' Spoonful, "Catch Us If You Can" by the Dave Clark Five, "Baby Don't Go" by Sonny & Cher and "Eve Of Destruction" by Barry McGuire all enter the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1965 "Out of Our Heads" by the Rolling Stones hits #1 on the U.S. albums chart and stayed there for 3 weeks. In 1966 The Beatles perform at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. In 1967 Newsweek features an article on Aretha Franklin. In 1967 MGM tries to sign

In 1680 The Pueblo Indians took possession of Santa Fe, NM, after driving out the Spanish. In 1831 Former slave Nat Turner led a violent insurrection against slavery in Virginia. (He is later executed.) In 1841 John Hampson patented the Venetian blind. In 1858 The famous debates between Senatorial contenders Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas began. In 1878 A group of lawyers, judges, and law professors established the American Bar Association at the Saratoga, New York, town hall. In 1911 The Leonardo da Vinci painting "Mona Lisa" was stolen from Louvre Museum in Paris, France. In 1931 Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees hit his 600th home run. In 1940 The first contingent of English children arrived in the U.S. to escape German air attacks in London during World War II. In 1940 Exiled Communist revolutionary Leon Trotsky died in Mexico City from wounds inflicted by an assailant. In 1944 The U.S., Britain, the Soviet Union, and China opened talks at Dumbarton Oaks in Washingto

In 1660 Engineer, Hubert Gautier (wrote the first bridge-building book) In 1735 British explorer Tobias Furneaux (circled the globe in both directions) In 1754 Scottish inventor William Murdock (coal-gas lighting) In 1765 William IV, king of England (1830-37) In 1789 Mathematician, Baron Augustin-Louis Cauchy (theory of substitution) In 1811 Inventor, William Kelly (the pneumatic process of steelmaking) In 1816 French chemist Charles Gerhardt (classified organic compounds) In 1872 English artist, Aubrey Vincent Beardsley In 1896 English pilot Albert Ball (fighter ace during World War I) In 1896 Actress, Blossom Rock (Grandma-The Addams Family) [d: 1-14-78] In 1904 Bandleader/composer William "Count" Basie [d: 4-26-84] In 1905 Animator, Isadore "Friz" Freleng (created Bugs Bunny) [d: 5-26-95] In 1909 U.S. Secretary of Treasury, C. Dillon Douglas (1961-65) [d: 1-10-03] In 1916 Actor, Geoffrey Keen (Minister of Defense-James Bond movies) [d: 11-3-05] In 1920 Author, Ch

 

Elvis Presley died of heart failure in Memphis, TN, in 1977. He was only 42. Since then, there have been thousands of supposed sightings of the King. Here are the "Top 5 Signs Elvis Is Really Dead": No longer a shortage of bananas or peanut butter at the local Memphis grocery stores. You no longer see flashy white diamond studded jumpsuits at J.C. Penney's. Pharmacies are no longer running low on Percodan and Dristan. A pink Cadillac salesman filed for bankruptcy years ago. Four words once spoken: Lisa Marie Presley Jackson. Elvis' fantastic climb from the humblest of beginnings to rock & roll immortality reached its first significant plateau on January 27, 1956, with the release of "Heartbreak Hotel," his debut single on the RCA label. The first of 17 number 1 hits, "Heartbreak," held down the top spot for eight weeks, firmly establishing the man from Memphis, TN, as a national phenomenon. His hip-swiveling performances on a series of '50s

1777 American forces defeated the British in the Revolutionary War Battle of Bennington, Vermont. In 1812 Detroit fell to British and Indian forces in the War of 1812. In 1829 The original Siamese twin's Chang and Eng Bunker, arrived in Boston to be exhibited to the Western world. In 1858 A telegraphed message from Britain's Queen Victoria to President Buchanan was transmitted over the recently laid trans-Atlantic cable. In 1861 President Lincoln prohibited the states of the Union from trading with the seceding states of the Confederacy. In 1863 The Emancipation Proclamation was signed. In 1875 A locust swarm, estimated at 12 trillion, passed through Nebraska. In 1896 Gold was found at Bonanza Creek, Alabama. In 1920 Baseball's only fatality occurred when Cleveland Indian Ray Chapman was hit in the head by a fastball. In 1948, Baseball legend Babe Ruth died in New York at 53. In 1949 American novelist ("Gone With the Wind") Margaret Mitchell was struck and killed