Events:
1908 Ford first introduces the groundbreaking Model T car.
1949 Mao Zedong declares The People's Republic of China1961 Roger Maris hits his 61st home run in a season. This record will stand for some time.1962 Johnny Carson becomes the host of The Tonight Show. He will host for 30 years.1971 Walt Disney World opens in Orlando, Florida,1977 Brazilian soccer star Pele retires.1982 EPCOT Center opens at Walt Disney World Famous Birthdays:1207 Henry III (King of England)
1903 Vladimir Horowitz (Pianist)1920 Walter Mattheau (Actor)1924 Jimmy Carter (39th US President)1935 Julie Andrews (Singer Actress - Sound of Music)1950 Randy Quaid (Actor)1963 Mark McGwire (Baseball Player)Archive:
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