Today in history….
1859- “Origin of Species” is published
1974- “Lucy” fossils discovered
2017- Terrorists attack mosque in Sinai, Egypt
1963- Jack Ruby kills Lee Harvey Oswald
1971- Hijacker and criminal mastermind D.B. Cooper parachutes out of a plane
1849- John Froelich, inventor of the gas-powered tractor, is born
1960- Wilt Chamberlain sets NBA rebounds record
1999- Ferry sinks in Yellow Sea, killing hundreds
1932- The FBI Crime Lab opens its doors for business
1947- “Hollywood Ten” cited for contempt of Congress
1863- Battle of Lookout Mountain
1807- Mohawk Chief Thayendanegea dies
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