TODAY IN HISTORY SEPTEMBER 2

THE HISTORY OF SEPTEMBER 2

WORLD EVENTS

Today is National Blueberry Popsicle Day

1666  The Great Fire of London started – destroyed over 13,000 buildings – nearly 80% of London

1789  The U.S. Treasury department was established by Congress

1864  Union General William Sherman captured Atlanta

1901  Theodore Roosevelt used the phrase “speak softly and carry a big stick”

1930  The first non-stop plane ride from Europe to the U.S. occurred – it took 37 hours

1942  German troops enter Stalingrad

1944  During WWII, future President George Bush Sr. ejected from his burning plane after it was fired on

1945  Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam independent from France

1945  Japan surrendered to the U.S. aboard the USS Missouri as WWII ended after 6 years

1963  CBS and NBC expand their network news from 15 to 30 minutes

1964  Actor Keanu Reeves was born

1969  North Vietnam President Ho Chi Minh died – served as leader since 1945

1969  The original “Star Trek” aired its final season after 3 years

1973  J.R.R. Tolkein died at age 81 – author of “Lord of the Rings”

2003  The 100^th birthday of Harley-Davidson was celebrated

2004  President Bush accepted the Republican nomination at the convention for his 2^nd term

2005  Bob Denver, Gilligan on “Gilligan’s Island” died at age 70

SPORTS HISTORY on SEPTEMBER 2

2006  Indians rookie Kevin Kouzmanoff hits a grand slam on the first pitch he sees in his MLB debut – 3^rd rookie to hit a grand slam in his 1^st at bat

2004  Gary Sheffield gets his 100^th RBI for the 5^th team in his career – only 2^nd player in MLB to do so (Don Brouthers 1887-1894)

2002  Oakland wins its 19^th straight game – ties AL record set in 1906 and 1947

2001  Mike Mussina misses a perfect game – 2 outs, 2 strikes to Carl Everett in the 9^th – his 4^th career one hitter

1999  Cal Ripken hits his 400^th HR – 29^th to do so

1996  Mike Greenwell of Boston drives in all 9 runs in a 9-8 win

1992  Terry Mulholland of Philadelphia records his 14^th pickoff of the season – MLB record

1990  Dave Steib pitches a no hitter – 9^th in MLB this year – record

1987  Kevin Bass of Houston is the first NL player to switch hit HRs in a game

twice in a season

1986  Greg Maddux makes his MLB debut – gets the loss – ends career with 355 wins and 4 consecutive Cy Young awards

1979  Falcons beat Saints 40-34 as the teams combine for 1,064 total yards

1974  Luis Tiant and Bill Lee each allow just one run in a double header – both lose to Baltimore 1-0

1972  Milt Pappas no hits the Padres 1-0 – gave up 2 walks

1965  Ernie Banks gets his 400^th HR – ends with 512

#1 SONGS on SEPTEMBER 2

1960  It’s Now or Never – Elvis Presley

1962  Sheila – Tommy Roe

1963  My Boyfriend’s Back – The Angels

1964  The House of the Rising Sun – The Animals

1965  Help – The Beatles

1966  Sunshine Superman - Donovan

1967  Ode to Billie Joe – Bobbie Gentry

1968  People Got to Be Free – The Rascals

1969  Honky Tonk Woman – The Rolling Stones

1970  War – Edwin Starr

1971  Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey – Paul & Linda McCartney

1972  Alone Again (Naturally) – Gilbert O’Sullivan

1973  Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye

1974  Having My Baby – Paul Anka with Odia Coates

1975  Rhinestone Cowboy – Glen Campbell

1976  You Should Be Dancing – The Bee Gees

1977  Best of My Love – The Emotions

1979  My Sharona – The Knack

1980  Upside Down – Diana Ross

1981  Endless Love – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

1982  Abracadabra – Steve Miller Band

1983  Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) – The Eurythmics

1984  What’s Love Got to Do With It – Tina Turner

1985  St. Elmo’s Fire – John Parr

1986  Venus - Bananarama

1987  La Bamba – Los Lobos

1989  Cold Hearted – Paula Abdul

1991  Every Thing I Do – Bryan Adams

1992  End of the Road – Boyz II Men

1993  Can’t Help Falling In Love – UB40

1994  I’ll Make Love to You – Boyz II Men

1995  You Are Not Alone – Michael Jackson

1996  Macarena – Los Del Rio

1998  I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith