In 1834, 1st published reference to poker (as Mississippi riverboat game)
In 1924, 1st US NHL franchise, Boston Bruins founded
In 1936, Rodeo Cowboy’s Association founded
In 1950, 1st Black player in NBA, (Celtic’s Charles Cooper) Fort Wayne IN
In 1987, 22,000 run in NYC Marathon won by Ibrahim Hussein of Kenya 2h11m1s
In 1990, Sandra Miller awarded $100 for Mike Tyson fondling her breasts. Bad boy Mike has always behaved badly.
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