1892
Triangle magazine in Springfield, MA, published the rules for a brand new game.
The original rules involved attaching a peach baskets to a suspended board.
It is now known as basketball!
Thanks, Dr. Naismith!
1943
The Pentagon was dedicated as the world’s largest office building!
Located just outside Washington, DC, in Arlington, VA, the structure covers 34 acres of land and has 17 miles of corridors.
1967
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl I 35-10
This was the only super bowl the Chiefs have ever lost!
2009
The Miracle On The Hudson!
After hitting a flock of geese, US Airways Flight 1549 from LaGuardia airport to Charlotte, NC, was forced to land on the the Hudson River!
All 150 passengers and 5 crew members survived!
Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger was hailed as the Hero of the Hudson for his quick landing!
-Tyler Jackson
