TODAY IN HISTORY JULY 1

THE HISTORY OF JULY 1

WORLD EVENTS

Today is National Gingersnap Day

1861  President Lincoln created an income tax to pay for the Civil War – tax on inheritance, tobacco, and income over $600

1863  The Battle of Gettysburg began – over 51,000 would die by July 3

1874  The first zoo in the U.S. opened – Philadelphia

1898  During the Spanish-American War, Teddy Roosevelt led his band of “Rough Riders” on an assault and captured San Juan Hill in Cuba

1931  Ice vending machine was first introduced in the U.S./ - Los Angeles

1932  The Democrats nominated Franklin Roosevelt for President

1948  NYC subway fair increased 100% - 5 cents to 10 cents – bus fare was 7 cents

1952  Comedian/actor Dan Aykroyd was born – “Blues Brothers”

1961  Princess Diana was born

1963  The Post Office began its 5 digit ZIP code

1966  Medicare went into effect in the U.S.

1967  Actress Pamela Anderson was born – “Baywatch”

1967  After 1,348 performances, “Funny Girl” closed on Broadway

1969  Prince Charles became Prince of Wales

1972  After 1,750 performances, “Hair” closed on Broadway

1973  The U.S. Army became an all volunteer force

1991  Actor Michael Landon died at age 54

1997  Hong Kong was returned to Chinese rule after having been a British colony for 156 years

2000  Actor Walter Matthau died at age 79 – “The Odd Couple”

2004  Star of stage and screen Marlon Brando died

SPORTS HISTORY on JULY 1

2005  Jesse Crain of Twins gets the win vs. Tampa – his record as a reliever goes to 8-0, was 3-0 last year, and he sets MLB record of 11 relief wins to start a career

2001  Cal Ripken Day at Baltimore – they beat the White Sox and he gets 3 hits

2001  Barry Bonds Day in SF – they beat St. Louis and he gets a double and 3 walks

1999  Toronto pitcher John Frascatore ties MLB record with his 3^rd win in 3 consecutive appearances in 3 days

1997  Mike Tyson is suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission for biting Evander Holyfield’s ear during a fight

1994  The Orioles (6) and Angels (5) combine for MLB record tying 11 HRs – 8^th time in history 11 HRs were hit in a game – later broken

1990  NYY Andy Hawkins throws a no hitter, but loses to the White Sox 4-0 – 5 walks and 3 errors account for the runs

1973  Luis Aparicio of Boston steals his 500^th base – led AL the first 9 years of his career in steals

1970  Angels reliever Greg Garrett gets a win without throwing a pitch – picked off a runner with 2 out in the 6^th – Angels rally in the 7^th and he does not return

1968  A wild pitch by St. Louis pitcher Bob Gibson allows a run to score ending 47 2/3^rd innings of him pitching scoreless – went on to pitch another 23 scoreless innings

1941  Joe DiMaggio ties Willie Keeler’s 44 game hitting streak

1903  The first Tour de France began

#1 SONGS on JULY 1

1964  I Get Around – The Beach Boys

1965  I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) – Four Tops

1966  Strangers in the Night – Frank Sinatra

1968  This Guy’s in Love with You – Herb Alpert

1970  The Love You Save – The Jackson 5

1971  It’s Too Late/I Feel the Earth Move – Carole King

1972  Song Sung Blue – Neil Diamond

1973  Will It Go Round in Circles – Billy Preston

1974  Rock the Boat – The Hues Corporation

1975  Love Will Keep Us Together – The Captain & Tennille

1976  Silly Love Songs – Paul McCartney and Wings

1977  Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky) – Bill Conti

1979  Ring My Bell – Anita Ward

1980  Coming Up (Live at Glasgow) – Paul McCartney

1981  Bette Davis Eyes – Kim Carnes

1982  Don’t You Want Me – The Human League

1983  Flashdance… What a Feeling – Irene Cara

1984  When Doves Cry – Prince

1985  Sussudio – Phil Collins

1986  There’ll Be Sad Songs – Billy Ocean

1987  I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston

1988  Dirty Diana – Michael Jackson

1989  Baby Don’t Forget My Number – Milli Vanilli

1990  Step by Step – New Kids on the Block

1991  Rush Rush – Paula Abdul

1992  Baby Got Back – Sir Mix-a-Lot

1993  That’s the Way Love Goes – Janet Jackson

1994  I Swear – All-4-One

1995  Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman? – Bryan Adams

1999  If You Had My Love – Jennifer Lopez