Today in History – 1709 – The first paper currency in America is issued in New York City. 1783 – Eruption of the Laki volcano in Iceland begins to erupt – results in the death of 10,000 people. 1789 – James Madison first proposes the Bill of Rights. 1861 – Tennessee secedes from the Union becoming the eleventh and last State to do so. 1869 – Suction-type vacuum cleaner is patented by I.W. McGaffrey of Chicago. 1912 – Universal Studios is founded by Carl Laemmle. 1948 – Milton Berle’s Texaco Star Theatre premieres on NBC television. 1965 – Congress allows US troops to engage in offensive maneuvers in Vietnam.
Posted on: Sat, 08 Jun 2013 11:02:21 +0000
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