MEMORIES

Herbert Hoover is president of the US

The science of radio astronomy begins when Karl Kansky discovers radio emissions from outer space

The Emipire State Building opens as the world’s tallest structure

Hoover appoints a Committee for Unemployment Relief

“The Star-Spangled Banner” is adopted as the United States National anthem

Nevada legalizes gambling

James Earl Jones, James Dean, Mikhail Gorbachev, William Shatner, and Mickey Mantle are born

St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series

Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup