1855
About 5,000 Border Ruffians from western Missouri invaded the territory of Kansas and forced the election of a pro-slavery legislature.
It was the first election in Kansas.
1939
The comic book Detective Comics #27 appeared on newstands.
This was the introduction of Batman!
1964
Jeopardy! debuted on NBC!
1981
Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded in Washington, DC, by John W. Hinckley Jr.
Two police officers and Press Secretary James Brady were also wounded.
1987
Vincent Van Gogh’s Sunflowers was bought for $39.85 million.
Think about that…$39.85 million for a painting!
and then lastly…
Three years ago
2012
Mega Millions Lottery hit a world record lottery amount of $640 Million dollars!
46 – 23 – 38 – 4 – 2 – (Mega Ball) 23 were the winning numbers
There were three tickets sold – one in Maryland, one in Illinois…and one in Kansas!
This drawing also featured the largest cash payout in lottery history – $474 Million!
Some people have all the luck!
-Tyler Jackson
