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This Day In History: August 13th

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Communication
 
 
Crime and Corruption
1992
A gunmen dressed in military fatigues shot and killed three people and wounded four others before killing himself. The shootings took place in a plant nursery in Watsonville, CA.
 
Defence
 
 
Disasters
 
 
Discovery
 
 
Education
 
 
Film, Television and Radio
1942
Walt Disney's "Bambi" opened at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, NY.
 
Heads of State
 
 
Health and Social Welfare
1931
The first community hospital in the U.S. was dedicated in Elk City, OK.
 
Industry
 
 
Law
1846
The American Flag was raised for the first time in Los Angeles, CA.
1784
The United States Legislature met for the final time in Annapolis, MD.
1912
The first experimental radio license was issued to St. Joseph's College in Philadelphia, PA.
1992
Woody Allen began legal action to win custody of his three children. A judge ruled against Allen in 1993.
Motor Sport
 
 
People
1867
  "Under the Gaslight", by Augustin Daly, opened in New York City, NY.
1979
Lou Brock of the St. Louis Cardinals got his 3,000th career hit.
1985
The engagement of Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenagger was announced.
1990
Magic Johnson announced the indefinite postponement of his wedding to fiancé Earletha Kelly.
Politics
1792
French revolutionaries took the entire French royal family and imprisoned them.
1876
The Reciprocity Treaty between the U.S. and Hawaii was ratified.
1932
Adolf Hitler refused to take the post of vice-chancellor of Germany. He said he was going to hold out "for all or nothing."
1961
Berlin was divided by a barbed wire fence to halt the flight of refugees. Two days later work on the Berlin Wall began.
1989
The wreckage of Texas Congressman Mickey Leland's plane was found a week after disappearing in Ethiopia. There were no survivors of the 16 passengers.
1990
Iraq transferred $3-4 billion in bullion, currency, and other goods seized from Kuwait to Baghdad.
Publishing
1934
Al Capp's comic strip "L'il Abner" made its debut in newspapers.
 
Religion
 
 
Science
1960
  "Echo I," a balloon satellite, allowed the first two-way telephone conversation by satellite to take place.
1994
It was reported that aspirin not only helps reduce the risk of heart disease, but also helps prevent colon cancer.
Sport
1935
The first roller derby match was held at the Coliseum in Chicago, IL.
1986
United States Football League standout Herschel Walker signed to play with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.
Technology
1989
A patent for a coin-operated telephone was issued to William Gray.
 
The Arts
 
 
The Environment
 
 
The Law
 
 
The Workforce
 
 
Trade and Economy
 
 
Transport
1907
The first taxicab started on the streets of New York City.
1959
In New York, ground was broken on the $320 million Verrazano Narrows Bridge.
War
1521
Spain
Present day Mexico City was captured by Spanish conqueror Hernando Cortez from the Aztec Indians.
1704
The Battle of Blenheim was fought during the War of the Spanish Succession, resulting in a victory for English and Austrian forces.
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