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This month in history....
9 The lawnmower is patented. (1899)
10 The first color pictures of Earth from space are sent back from Apollo 10. (1969)
11 Jay Forrester patents computer core memory. (1951)
12 The flush toilet is patented. (1792)
13 “Mr. October”, Reggie Jackson becomes the first major league ballplayer to strike out 2,000 times. (1983)
14 The last episode of Seinfeld is aired. It’s a sad day in May for millions of Seinfeld followers. (1998)
15 “If I had a Hammer” by Peter, Paul, and Mary wins a Grammy (1963)
16 Charles Hires invents Root Beer. (1866)
17 “And They’re Off!” as the first Kentucky Derby is held at Churchill
18 Napoleon Bonaparte becomes Emperor of France (1804)
19 Ringling Brothers circus premieres. (1884)
20 Hubble Space Telescope transmits photograph’s from space (1990)
21 The American Red Cross was formed. (1881)
22 Former Vice President Aaron Burr is tried and acquitted for treason. (1807). (1875)
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