October 7th, 2008

Today in History

1942:
1942 - Salvo Katjoesja-rocket destroys Nazi battalion in Stalingrad.

1927:
Yankee Herb Pennock retires the first 22 Pirates in World Series game.

1904:
New York Highlander Jack Chesbro wins record 41st game of season (41-12).

1816:
The first double-decked steamboat, the "Washington," arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana.

1769:
English explorer, Captain Cook, discovers New Zealand.

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