October 7th, 2008

Today in History

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

1900:
The term "orienteering" is first used for an event.

1864:
American Civil War: Capture of the C.S.S. "Florida" — Union Warship captures the U.S.S. "Wachusett" — Confederate raider ship while in port in Bahia, Brazil.

1856:
Cyrus Chambers, Jr. patents folding machine that folds book and newspapers.

1579:
English royal marriage of Queen Elizabeth I to duke of Anjou.