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Today in History 10/1/09 11:00 AM
Today is Thursday, Oct.1, the 274th day of 2009. there are 91 days left in the year.
In 1908, Henry Ford introduced his Model T automobile to the market.
In 1949, Mao Zedong proclaimed the People's Republic of china during a ceremony in Beijing.
In 1949, 1 42 day strike by the United Steelworkers of America began over the issue of retirement benefits.
In 1961, Roger Maris of the New York Yankees hit his 61st home run during a 162 game season, compared to Babe Ruth's 60 home runs during a 154 game season.
In 1971, Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, Fl.
In 1987, eight people were killed when an earthquake measuring magnitude 5.9 struck the Los Angeles area.
In 1908, Henry Ford introduced his Model T automobile to the market.
In 1949, Mao Zedong proclaimed the People's Republic of china during a ceremony in Beijing.
In 1949, 1 42 day strike by the United Steelworkers of America began over the issue of retirement benefits.
In 1961, Roger Maris of the New York Yankees hit his 61st home run during a 162 game season, compared to Babe Ruth's 60 home runs during a 154 game season.
In 1971, Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, Fl.
In 1987, eight people were killed when an earthquake measuring magnitude 5.9 struck the Los Angeles area.