CoM Moderators Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Historical Events 312 - Roman Emperor Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross1946 - Georgi Domitrovs National Front wins Bulgaria elections (78%)1950 - Paul Creston's 3rd Symphony, "Triumph of St Joan" premieres1962 - US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site1985 - Anthony Carter begins NFL streak of 100+ consecutive game receptions2001 - Breeders' Cup Horse Racing, Belmont Park; winners: Tiznow, Johannesburg, Unbridled Elaine, Fantastic Light, Val Royal, Banks Hill, Tempera, Squirtle SquirtMore Historical Events » Famous Birthdays 1763 - William Maclure, Scottish-American Geologist (first geological map), born in Ayr, Scotland (d. 1840)1932 - Jean-Pierre Cassel, French actor (Trout), born in Paris, France (d. 2007)1938 - Elliot del Borgo, American music educator (SUNY/Crane School of Music, 1966-95) and composer (1980 Winter Olympics), born in Port Chester, New York (d. 2013)1946 - Peter Martins, Danish dancer and choreographer, born in Copenhagen, Denmark1964 - Mary T. Meagher, American swimmer (3 x Olympic gold 100/200m butterfly, 4x100m medley 1984; WR 100/200m butterfly 1981), born in Louisville, Kentucky1967 - Jaren Jackson, American NBA guard and forward (Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs), born in New Orleans, LouisianaMore Famous Birthdays » Famous Deaths 1955 - Clark Griffith, American Baseball HOF pitcher (MLB ERA leader 1898 Chicago Colts/Orphans) and manager (Chicago WS, NY Highlanders, Cincinnati Reds, Washington Sens [owner]), dies at 851966 - Nigel Haig, English cricket all-rounder (5 Tests; 1,000 runs and 100 wickets 1921, 27, 29 Middlesex), dies at 781977 - Peg Leg Sam [Arthur Jackson], American country blues harmonica player, singer and comedian, dies at 652004 - Lester Lanin, American orchestra leader (40 Beatle Hits), dies at 972006 - Joe Niekro, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 1979; NL wins leader 1979; Houston Astros; World Series 1987; NY Yankees), dies from a brain aneurysm at 612010 - Néstor Kirchner, Argentine politician, President of Argentina (2003-2007), dies of heart failure at 60More Famous Deaths » Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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