1248 – Earl William II of Holland crowned as King of Germany
1938 – NL batting champion Ernie Lombardi of the Cincinnati Reds is named National League MVP; first catcher to win award; Boston Red Sox 1st baseman Jimmie Foxx takes AL award
1945 – First issue of Ebony magazine published by John H. Johnson
1954 – KUON TV channel 12 in Lincoln, NB (PBS) begins broadcasting
1985 – Netherlands decides definitive sites for cruise missiles
1990 – Rhetoric escalates as George Bush likens Saddam Hussein to Adolf Hitler
1993 – The Maastricht Treaty, the Treaty on European Union comes into effect
1997 – Louisiana State University running back Kevin Faulk rushes for 212 yards and a school record 5 touchdowns in a 63-28 win at Kentucky’s Commonwealth Stadium, Lexington
2004 – “That’s What I Love About Sunday” single released by American country singer Craig Morgan (Billboard Song of the Year 2005)
2015 – New York City Marathon: Stanley Biwott of Kenya takes men’s division in 2:10:34; compatriot and defending women’s champion Mary Keitany wins easily in 2:24:25
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