CoM Moderators Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1689 - Battle of Dunkeld fought in Scotland between supporters of King James VII of Scotland and troops of William of Orange1929 - Chicago Cardinals become 1st pro football team to train out of town1962 - Verne Gagne beats Mister M (doctor X) in Minn, to become NWA champ1972 - US orbiting astronomy observatory Copernicus launched1982 - American MLB Milwaukee Brewers' relief pitcher Rollie Fingers becomes 1st pitcher to get save #3001983 - 110°F (43°C) at Fayetteville, North Carolina (state record)1991 - Latvia declares its independence from USSR1997 - US government forces closure of Hudson Foods due to E Coli break out2008 - Japan edges the United States 3-1 for the gold medal in the final of the women's softball tournament at the Beijing Olympics2017 - London's parliament clock Big Ben chimes for the last time before a four-year restoration process for its tower starts More Historical Events » Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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