On this day in 1993, General Motors sued NBC over a fake news report on "NBC Dateline" where NBC staged 2 fiery crashes.
On this day in 1903 the Boston Americans lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1st game of the modern World Series.
On this day on 1906 Pres Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower in WY as the nation's 1st National Monument.
On this day in 1780 Benedict Arnold fled to British Army lines after his plot to surrender West Point was exposed.
On this day in 1846 the 8th planet, Neptune, was discovered by German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle.
On this day in 1970 "Monday Night Football" debuted on ABC with a 31-21 New York Jets victory over the Cleveland Browns.
On this day in 1937 J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novel and children's book "The Hobbit" was first published.
On this day in 1780 Benedict Arnold committed treason when he met with the British to discuss handing over West Point to the British.















