1847-Vera Cruz - Mexico falls to Americans
1871-Albert Hall opens in London
1886-Coca-Cola created (with cocaine)
1932-Jack Benny debuts on radio
1948-Yanks & Red Sox tie at 2-2 in 17 - spring training game
1961-23rd Amendment ratified - Wash DC can vote for pres.
1971-1st Lt William L Calley Jr found guilty in My-Lai massacre
1973-US troops leave Vietnam - 9 yrs after Tonkin Resolution
1974-Mariner 10\s 1st fly-by of Mercury - returns photos
1975-Only 2nd time Islanders beat Rangers