This Day In History

icehog3 · 04-20-2009, 12:04 AM

April 20th

1841
The first detective story, Edgar Allen Poe's Murders in the Rue Morgue was published.

1916
Chicago Cubs played their first game at Weeghman Park (currently Wrigley Field), defeating the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 in 11 innings

1939
Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams made his major league debut with the Boston Red Sox.

Birthdays
37 Carmen Electra Actress

64 Napoleon III of France 4/20/1808 - 1/9/1873 Emperor of the French

04-20-2009, 12:04 AM	#1
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,361 Trading: (60)	Re: This Day In History April 20th 1841 The first detective story, Edgar Allen Poe's Murders in the Rue Morgue was published. 1916 Chicago Cubs played their first game at Weeghman Park (currently Wrigley Field), defeating the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 in 11 innings 1939 Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams made his major league debut with the Boston Red Sox. Birthdays 37 Carmen Electra Actress 64 Napoleon III of France 4/20/1808 - 1/9/1873 Emperor of the French __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!