Today in History – 1769 – Daniel Boone begins exploring the American frontier in what is now Kentucky. 1776 – The U.S. Congress passes Richard Henry Lee’s resolution calling for independence from England. 1892 – Benjamin Harrison becomes the first President of the United States to attend a baseball game. 1913 – Mount McKinley in Alaska – the highest mountain in North America is conquered by Rev. Hudson Stuck. 1942 – The Battle of Midway ends with an American victory over the Japanese. 1982 – Priscilla Presley opens Graceland to the public. 2009 – Roger Federer wins the French Open becoming the greatest tennis player in history with 14 grand-slam titles on all four playing surfaces.
Posted on: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:34:26 +0000
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