December 3rd, 2008

Today in History

1979:
In Cincinnati, Ohio, a stampede for seats at Riverfront Coliseum during a Who concert kills eleven fans.

1947:
Tennessee Williams' play A Streetcar Named Desire opens on Broadway.

1937:
The Dandy, the world's longest running comic, was first published.

1925:
George Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F is premiered at Carnegie Hall.

1904:
The Jovian moon Himalia is discovered by Charles Dillon Perrine at Lick Observatory.