Today in History

Wednesday, September 30th 2020

Events:

1927 Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 60 home runs in a season

1935 The Hoover Dam, which still powers much of Las Vegas, is dedicated.

1947 The World Series is televised for the first time.

2004 The first images of a live giant squid in its natural habitat are taken

Famous Birthdays:

1861 William Wrigley Jr. (Chewing Gum Maker)

1924 Truman Capote (Author)

1971 Jenna Elfman (Actress)

1980 Martina Hingis (Tennis Player)

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