Events:
1889 North and South Dakota are admitted as the 39th and 40th U.S. states.
1920 The first commercial radio station starts broadcasting. It begins with the results of the U.S. presidential election.1947 Howard Hughes flies the Spruce Goose; the largest fixed-wing aircraft ever built.2000 The first crew arrives at the International Space Station. Famous Birthdays:1755 Marie Antoinette (Queen of France)
1795 James Polk (11th President of the United States)1865 Warren G. Harding (29th President of the United States)1913 Burt Lancaster (Actor)1974 Nelly (Rapper)1981 Roddy White (NFL Football Player)Archive:
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