CoM Moderators Posted July 24 Posted July 24 1651 - Anthony Johnson, a free African American, receives grant of 250 acres in Virginia 1905 - Tsar Nicholas II (Russia) and Emperor Wilhelm II (Germany) sign the Björkö Treaty, whereby each country agrees to come to the other's defense if attacked by European powers 1908 - After days of discussion with his ministers, Sultan Abdul Hamid of Turkey announces he is restoring the liberal constitution of 1876 and will become more responsive to demands of dissidents 1929 - New York to San Francisco foot race ends after 2½ months; the winner is 60-year-old Monteverde 1936 - 118°F (48°C) recorded in Minden, Nebraska (state record) 1967 - PGA Championship Men's Golf, Columbine CC: Don January wins his only major title in 18-hole playoff with Don Messengale (69-71) 1990 - Ms. Magazine hits newsstands again after an 8-month hiatus 1991 - Ottawa Rough Riders Board of Directors resigns More Historical Events »
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