- 1846 - the first baseball game under recognizable rules is played in Hoboken, New Jersey.
- 1910 - the first Father's Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington.
- 1914 - a radiotelegraphic link is established between Germany and the United States. German Emperor Wilhelm II and President Woodrow Wilson exchange telegrams.
- 1978 - The Garfield comic strip debuts.
It's also the birthday of Lou Gehrig, Lester Flatt and Paula Abdul.
A good day indeed!
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