CoM Moderators Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 1609 - Galileo demonstrates his first telescope to Venetian lawmakers, including to the Doge (ruler) of Venice, Leonardo Donato1908 - Allen Winter wins US 1st $50,000 trotting race1910 - US National Championship Men's Tennis, Newport, RI: William Larned beats Tom Bundy 6-1, 5-7, 6-0, 6-8, 6-1 for his 4th consecutive US singles title1921 - Yankee pitcher Harry Harper hits 3 batters in an inning tying record1950 - US President Harry Truman orders army to take control of railroad to avert a strike1984 - USSR performs underground nuclear test1985 - STS 51-I scrubbed at T -9m because of an onboard computer problem1991 - Norway and Denmark recognize independence of former USSR Baltic republics2019 - Double Dave, a rare two-headed timber rattlesnake found in Pine Barrens forest, New Jersey2020 - England's James Anderson becomes first fast bowler to reach 600 wickets in Test cricket; Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali caught at first slip on 5th day of 3rd Test at Southampton More Historical Events » Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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