TODAY IN HISTORY SEPTEMBER 7

THE HISTORY OF SEPTEMBER 7

WORLD EVENTS

Today is National Acorn Squash Day

1822  Brazil declares independence from Portugal

1880  George Ligowski got a patent for a device that threw clay pigeons into the air for shooting

1907  The RMS Lusitania set a transatlantic voyage record of just under 5 days on her maiden voyage – sunk in 1915 by the Germans

1915  The Raggedy Ann Doll was patented by John Gruelle

1927  Phil Farnsworth demonstrated the first use of TV in San Francisco

1930  The cartoon “Blondie” debut in the newspapers

1936  Singer Buddy Holly was born – “Peggy Sue”

1940  The Germans started bombing London – would last 57 consecutive days and kill over 40,000

1949  Singer Gloria Gaynor was born – “I Will Survive”

1963  The first appearance by the Beatles – “Big Night Out” on ABC

1966  The final episode of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” aired on CBS

1967  “The Flying Nun” with Sally Field made its debut on ABC

1977  The final episode of “The Beverly Hillbillies” aired on CBS – made its debut in 1962

1977  G. Gordon Liddy was released from jail after four years for his role in Watergate

1979  ESPN debuts on cable

1979  Chrysler asks the federal government for assistance of $1.5 billion following the loss of $700 million

1980  32^nd Emmy Awards – winners were “Taxi” and “Lou Grant”

1981  Judge Wapner and “The People’s Court” premiered on TV

1986  Bishop Desmond Tutu became the first black man to become Archbishop of Cape Town

1996  Rapper  Tupac Shakur was shot on the Las Vegas Strip – died 6 days later

2001  The final “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” TV show aired

2008  The federal government took over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac following the disastrous sub-prime mortgage meltdown

SPORTS HISTORY ON SEPTEMBER 7

2009  Pirates lose – will finish the season under .500 for the 17^th straight year

2002  Rangers hit a HR in a game vs. Rays – tied MLB record with a HR in 25^th straight game

1999  Arizona beats Milwaukee 11-9 – ties MLB record with 15 pitchers used

1998  Mark McGwire hits his 61^st HR tying Roger Maris’ record

1998  Ken Griffey Jr. hits his 50^th HR – hit 50 last year – only 3^rd player in MLB

history to hit 50 in consecutive seasons

1998  Houston’s Randy Johnson strikes out 14 – 17^th time he has struck out 10 or more, 100^th time in his career

1996  Mike Mussina of Baltimore beats Detroit 6-0 – Baltimore’s first shutout of the season

1993  St. Louis’ Mark Whitten ties MLB record with 12 RBI in the game – 4 HRs, one grand slam

1986  Martina Navratilova wins the 100^th US Women’s Open

1984  Mets Dwight Gooden gets his 228^th strikeout of the season – breaks NL rookie record held by Grover Alexander in 1911 – ends season with 276

1980  John McEnroe wins the 100^th Men’s US Open                         

1980  Oakland’s Steve McCatty beats Baltimore 5-2 – MLB record 78^th complete game pitched by the A’s

1963  The Pro Football Hall of Fame is opened in Canton, Ohio

1955  Whitey Ford becomes the 5^th pitcher in MLB history to throw consecutive one hitters

1941  Rookie Early Wynn wins his 1^st game – ends career with 300

# 1 SONGS ON SEPTEMBER 7

1960  It’s Now or Never – Elvis Presley

1964  The House of the Rising Sun – The Animals

1965  Help – The Beatles

1966  You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes

1967  Ode to Billie Joe – Bobbie Gentry

1969  Honky Tonk Woman – The Rolling Stones

1970  War – Edwin Starr

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  Shake Your Booty – KC & the Sunshine Band

1979  My Sharona – The Knack

1980  Upside Down – Diana Ross

1981  Endless Love – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

1983  Maniac – Michael Sembello

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

1986  Take My Breath Away - Berlin

1987  La Bamba – Los Lobos

1988  Sweet Child of Mine – Guns & Roses

1991  Every Thing I Do – Bryan Adams

1992  End of the Road – Boyz II Men

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

1996  Macarena – Los Del Rio

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