CoM Moderators Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is destroyed by the Fatimid caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, who hacks the Church's foundations down to bedrock1912 - Black boxer Jack Johnson arrested for violating the Mann Act for "transporting women across state lines for immoral purposes" due to his relationship with white woman Lucille Cameron, allegedly a prostitute. Later convicted by an all-white jury and sentenced to a year in prison.1915 - 3rd Italian offensive at Isonzo1930 - Joseph Sylvester becomes 1st jockey to win 7 races in 1 day1953 - WTVK TV channel 26 in Knoxville, TN (NBC) begins broadcasting1968 - Circus Circus hotel opens in Las Vegas, largest permanent big top in the world1974 - 1st NBA game at Market Square Arena - Pacers beat Spurs 129-1211979 - "Beatlemania" opens in London1991 - "Most Happy Fella" closes at NY State Theater NYC1992 - Philadelphia Eagle Randall Cunningham sets NFL quarterback scramble record of 3,683 More Historical Events » Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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