Today in History . . .

[Deb in IA]

On October 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire erupted.

On October 8, 1956, Don Larsen pitched the only perfect game in a World Series as the New York Yankees beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 2-0.

On October 8, 1985, the hijackers of the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro killed American passenger Leon Klinghoffer and dumped his body and wheelchair overboard.

On October 8, 2001, former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge was sworn in as director of the new Office of Homeland Security.

 

[dizneenut]

Thanks, Deb!

 

[ILUVDXL]

Neat stuff today, Deb. Thanks for th history lesson.

 

[EROS]

Thanks, DEB . Here's a pic of Don pitching the game. Sorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry to report that the YANKEES won't be playing in the World Series this year ..........

 

[RoqueC]

Thanks for the information. Interesting...

 

[RoqueC]

Thanks for the information. Interesting...

 

[Indyman]

Thanks, Deb. I'm sure you're heartbroken the Yankees won't make it to the Series this year. To quote all Red Sox and Cubs fans, "Wait 'til next year!".

 

[nativetxn]

Thanks, Deb, interesting as always