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Misc. History
1832 - The first streetcar went into operation in New York City, NY. The vehicle was horse-drawn and had room for 30 people.
1851 - Herman Melville's novel "Moby Dick" was first published in the U.S.
1881 - Charles J. Guiteau's trial began for the assassination of U.S. President Garfield. Guiteau was convicted and hanged the following year.
1922 - The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) began domestic radio service.
1961 - The Elvis Presley film "Blue Hawaii" premiered.
1968 - Yale University announced it was going co-educational.
1972 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above the 1,000 (1,003.16) level for the first time.
1987 - Sonny and Cher sang "I Got You Babe" on the David Letterman show.
| Never mistake motion for action. - Ernest Hemingway |
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