1918
Baron Manfred von Richthofen, the notorious World War I German flying ace known as the Red Baron, was killed in action
And YES, HE WAS! the inspiration for the naming of the frozen pizza!
1959
Alf Dean caught a 16-foot, 10-inch white shark that weighed 2,664 pounds…with a rod and reel!!
At the time it was the largest catch with a rod and reel.
1980
America’s oldest long-distance race, the Boston Marathon, was marred by scandal!
Rosie Ruiz, a 26-year-old office worker, stunned the sports world when she crossed the finish line in a record time of 2 hours, 31 minutes and 56 seconds…
…after an investigation, she was stripped of the honor of winning the marathon when evidence showed that she had NOT run the entire race.
1984
Michael Jackson’s Thriller album slipped from number 1 to number 3 on the pop album charts.
It’s ok, though, Michael – Thriller was number one for 37 weeks, setting a record in music history for the longest run at the top.
1986
Geraldo Rivera opened a long-sealed vault that belonged to Al Capone at the Lexington Hotel in Chicago.
Nothing of interest was found inside.
and then lastly…
1995
Timothy McVeigh was arrested in connection with the Oklahoma City bombing.
He would later be convicted and executed
-Tyler Jackson
