CoM Moderators Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 1720 - South Sea bubble reaches a frenzy in London as the stock price of the South Sea Company peaks at £1,000, collapses soon after and falls to £124 by December1794 - Whiskey Rebellion begins in western Pennsylvania1852 - San Francisco Methodists establish 1st black church, Zion Methodist1870 - Irish Land Act gives rights to tenants of landlords in Ireland1907 - First Scout camp opens on Brownsea Island, in Poole Harbour, Dorset1933 - NY's future Hall of Fame pitcher Carl Hubbell sets MLB record for consecutive scoreless innings at 45 1/3 as Giants lose 3-1 v Boston Braves1970 - Future Hall of Fame outfielder Willie Stargell smacks 3 doubles and 2 homers in a 20-10 Pirates win v Braves at Atlanta Stadium1971 - "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" debuts on CBS-TV, with comic actor and singer Jimmy Durante as guest1977 - San Francisco Giants 1st baseman Willie McCovey hits NL record 18th MLB career grand slam1985 - Emmy 12th Daytime Award presentation - Susan Lucci loses for 6th time More Historical Events » Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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