Thursday, October 5, 2017

Day 278 - This day in legal and military history

October 5
 

Balloons Around the World Day
 

WORLD Teachers Day
 

NATIONAL Do Something Nice Day
 


Today in legal and military [and occasional oddities] history
 

1857 The City of Anaheim, California [home of Disneyland, the Anaheim Ducks, and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim] is founded

1880 The first ball-point pen is patented by Alonzo T. Cross
 

1921 The World Series was broadcast on the radio for the first time
 

1947 The first televised White House address is given by US President Harry S. Truman
 

1962 The Beatles released their first hit, "Love Me Do," in Britain
 

1983 Lech Walesa wins the Nobel Peace Prize
 

1989 The Dalai Lama is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

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