Tuesday, October 13, 2009

TODAY IN HISTORY

OCTOBER 13
1960: Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Bill Mazeroski hits the only home run to end a World Series game 7, giving Pittsburgh its first World Series championship in 35 years.

1792: James Hoban’s design for the White House in Washington, D.C., is officially realized as the cornerstone ceremony is held.

1943: Italy switches sides and declares war on Nazi Germany, its former Axis partner.


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