Allen H. Neuharth 1924 - Founder of USA Today
- 1457 - Gutenberg Bible became the first printed book.
- 1622 - Indians attacked a group of colonist in the James River area of Virginia. 347 residents were killed.
- 1794 - The U.S. Congress banned U.S. vessels from supplying slaves to other countries.
- 1882 - The U.S. Congress outlawed polygamy.
- 1905 - Child miners in Britain received a maximum 8-hour workday.
- 1948 - "The Voice of Firestone" became the first commercial radio program to be carried simultaneously on both AM and FM radio stations.
- 1954 - The first shopping mall opened in Southfield, Michigan.
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