Historical Events for 16th May 2013
17th May 2013
1879 - Treaty of Gandamak to set up Afghan state between Russia and English1924 - 108anddeg;F (42anddeg;C) in Blitzen Oregon
1957 - Yanks involved in Copacabana Incident, leads to Billy Martin trade
1969 - Students occupies Magden House Amsterdam
1972 - Greg Luzinski's 500' HR hits Liberty Bell monument in Phila Vet
1974 - Helmut Schmidt becomes West German chancellor
1980 - Paul McCartney releases "McCartney II" album
1985 - Pope John Paul II arrives in Belgium
1987 - Weird Al Yankovic performs live at 72nd National Orange Show
1997 - Brandi Sherwood, (Idaho) replaces Brook Lee (Miss Univ) as Miss USA
