Today in History

    What happened on the 4th of August in history?

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    • 1693
      Dom Perignon invents champagne
    • 1790
      US Coast Guard founded
    • 1925
      US marines leave Nicaragua after 13-year occupation
    • 1927
      Peace Bridge between US & Canada opened
    • 1934
      NY Giant Mel Ott scores 6 runs in 1 game
    • 1953
      Vic Raschi sets pitcher record by driving in 7 runs & wins 15-0
    • 1958
      Dumont TV Network crumbles
    • 1962
      Jamaica gains independence from Britain
    • 1971
      US launches 1st satellite into lunar orbit from manned spacecraft
    • 1984
      Republic of Upper Volta becomes Bourkina Fasso (National Day)
    • 1985
      Phil Rizzuto Day Yanks retire #10