On this day

[Henry M]

In

1874 Jesse James robbed a train near Gadsville, MI and then handed 
the engineer a press release

1958 Explorer 1, the first US earth satellite, was launched from Cape 
Canaveral

1992 Howard Cosell retired from broadcasting

My mother was of the sky... -- JL
My mother is the war...
Keep cool, but care. -- TRP
Moderation in moderation. -- Husky Mariner 
Not having that, which having... :-(

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