1921
The World Series is the first to be broadcast on radio.
The World Series is the first to be broadcast on radio.
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1905
The Wright brothers pilot the Wright Flyer III in a new world record flight of 24 miles in 39 minutes.
The Wright brothers pilot the Wright Flyer III in a new world record flight of 24 miles in 39 minutes.
2006
Antonio Peña, Mexican wrestling promoter, founded Lucha Libre AAA World Wide (born 1953)
Antonio Peña, Mexican wrestling promoter, founded Lucha Libre AAA World Wide (born 1953)
1956
The New York Yankees's Don Larsen pitches the only perfect game in a World Series.
The New York Yankees's Don Larsen pitches the only perfect game in a World Series.
1956
Major League Baseball pitcher Don Larsen threw the only perfect game in World Series history.
Major League Baseball pitcher Don Larsen threw the only perfect game in World Series history.
1919
The Cincinnati Reds win the World Series, resulting in the Black Sox Scandal.
The Cincinnati Reds win the World Series, resulting in the Black Sox Scandal.
1888
The Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., at the time the world's tallest building, officially opened to the…
The Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., at the time the world's tallest building, officially opened to the general public.
2019
Kenyan Brigid Kosgei sets a new world record for a woman runner with a time of 2:14:04 at the 2019 Chicago Marathon.
Kenyan Brigid Kosgei sets a new world record for a woman runner with a time of 2:14:04 at the 2019 Chicago Marathon.
1903
The Boston Red Sox win the first modern World Series, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth game.
The Boston Red Sox win the first modern World Series, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth game.
1843
In New York City, B'nai B'rith, the oldest Jewish service organization in the world, is founded.
In New York City, B'nai B'rith, the oldest Jewish service organization in the world, is founded.
2019
At the Chicago Marathon, Kenyan runner Brigid Kosgei (pictured) set the current marathon world record for women…
At the Chicago Marathon, Kenyan runner Brigid Kosgei (pictured) set the current marathon world record for women running in a mixed-sex race.
1933
Germany withdraws from the League of Nations and World Disarmament Conference.
Germany withdraws from the League of Nations and World Disarmament Conference.