Today in history

1880 Thomas production Edisonof electric began lampsthe commercialat Edison Lamp Works in Menlo Park. 1885

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1890 The U.S. Congress passed the McKinley Tariff Act. The act raised tariffs to a record level.

1896 Rural Free Delivery was established by the U.S. Post Office.

1903 The first modern World Series took place between the Boston Pilgrims and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

1933 Babe Ruth made his final pitching appearance. He pitched all nine innings and hit a home run in the 5th inning.

1940 The Pennsylvania Turnpike opened as the first toll superhighway in the United States.

1962 Johnny Carson began hosting the “Tonight” show on NBC-TV. He stayed with the show for 29 years. Jack Paar was the previous host.

1964 The Free Speech Movement was started at the University of California at Berkeley.

1968 “Night of the Living Dead” premiered in Pittsburgh, PA.

1971 Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, FL. Disney movies, music and books

1982 EPCOT (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow) Center opened in Florida. The concept was planned by Walt Disney.