Today in History:
301 - San Marino, one of the smallest nations in the world and the world's oldest republic still in existence, is founded by Saint Marinus.
1260 - Battle of Ain Djaloet, Palestine defeats Mongols army
1752 - Britain and the British Empire (including the American colonies) adopt the Gregorian Calendar, losing 11 days. People riot thinking the government stole 11 days of their lives
1783 - Treaty of Paris signed in Paris ends the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain and United States of America
1881 - 1st U.S. Men's National Championship: Richard Sears beats William E. Glyn (6-0, 6-3, 6-2)
1895 - 1st pro football game played, Latrobe beats Jeanette 12-0 (Penn)
1925 - 1st international handball match held
Do they know about these sports firsts in the Sports Locker Room Blathet?
1939 - WWII: Britain declares war on Germany after invasion of Poland. France follows 6 hours later quickly joined by Australia, New Zealand, South Africa & Canada
1945 - Japanese forces in Philippines surrender to Allies
1967 - Final episode of "What's My Line?" hosted by John Charles Daly on CBS TV and Dorothy Kilgallon's chin lives on in infamy.
1970 - Bill Halley & Comets reject $30,000 for 15 date tour of Australia. Too bad Peg.
1977 - Last broadcast of "Mary Tyler Moore Show" on NBC-TV
2013 - Microsoft purchases Nokia for $7.2 Billion