Wednesday, September 29, 2010

TODAY IN HISTORY

SEPTEMBER 29

1916: The New York Times publishes a front-page story proclaiming oil magnate John D. Rockefeller a billionaire—America’s first.

1982: Seven people die in the Chicago area after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules laced with cyanide. Although the “Tylenol Killer” is never found, the incident prompts drug manufacturers to seal their products in tamper-proof packaging.

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