Author: mindgames

This Day in History: 1907

Singing cowboy Gene Autry is born in Tioga, Texas.

This Day in History: 1918

A parade in Philadelphia prompts a massive flu outbreak.

This Day in History: 1999

Placido Domingo breaks Enrico Caruso's record at the Metropolitan Opera.

This Day in History: 1945

Lt. Col. Peter Dewey is the first American killed in Vietnam.

This Day in History: 1965

Satchel Paige, aged 59, starts a game for the Kansas City Athletics.

This Day in History: 1965

Satchel Paige, aged 59, starts a game for the Kansas City Athletics.

This Day in History: 1965

Satchel Paige, aged 59, starts a game for the Kansas City Athletics.

This Day in History: 1988

Ben Johnson wins gold in the 100-meter dash before testing positive for steroids.