Nostalgic News For Tuesday, May 23

“OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS…”

• 1827 – The first nursery school in the U.S. was established in New York City.
• 1876 – Boston’s Joe Borden pitched the very first no-hitter in the history of the National League.
• 1879 – The first U.S. veterinary school was established by Iowa State University.
• 1938 – “LIFE” magazine’s cover pictured Errol Flynn as a glamour boy.

• 1979 – Due to a record company dispute, Tom Petty was forced to file for bankruptcy owing $575,000 (£338,235). A long-running battle with his record company followed.
• 1985 – It was “Aretha Franklin Appreciation Day” in the state of Michigan.
• 1992 – A statement issued by Freddie Mercury’s attorneys stated that Mercury had bequeathed the majority of his estate (£10 million – $17 million) to his long-time friend Mary Austin.

“NATIONAL DAYS”

• National Lucky Penny Day
• National Taffy Day

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