Today in History: Sports
Mark McGwire becomes only the 16th MLB player to reach the 500 home run milestone
1999
This civil rights leader was stoned by protestors in 1966 during Chicago march
In 1957, "American Bandstand" premiered on this TV network
ABC
US President Richard Nixon admits he withheld information about Watergate break-in
1974
In 1979, Pete Rose played for who when he collected the national league's record of 2427th career single?
Philadelphia Phillies
In 1932, this gang leader and crew kill Sheriff C.G. Maxwell and his deputy, Eugene C. Moore. This is the first time this gang kill lawmen.
Clyde Barrow and the Barrow gang
In 1921, what two countries signed the Treaty of Berlin?
United States and Germany
1862
In 1967, the first exhibition after the AFL/NFL merger, these two teams play each other at the University of Denver
Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions
What year was Nelson Mandela arrested for incitement and for illegally leaving South Africa?
1962
In 1963, these three entities (or countries) signed a nuclear test ban treaty
Britain, USA, and the USSR
"Whose Line Is It Anyway?" debuts on ABC
1998
In 2006, this NFL player becomes the first black quarterback to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Warren Moon
In what year did Stevie Wonder signs $13M contract with MoTown?
1975
Today in 1861 this president signs the first US personal Income Tax law (3% of incomes over $800)
Abraham Lincoln
1st Spanish ship, San Carlos, enters San Francisco Bay
1775
In 1936, Jesse Owens wins his 3rd gold medal in the Berlin Olympics, also setting the world record time, in what track event?
200m race
In 1926, Houdini stayed in a coffin under water for how long before escaping?
1.5 hours
In 1914, the first electric traffic light installed in the USA in this midwest city (think NBA)
Cleveland, Ohio
The cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty lad on Bedloe's Island in New York City
1884