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