October 12, 2011

Born on this date
Happy Birthday, Nancy Fullerton!

210 years ago
1801

Born on this date
Friedrich Frey-Herosé. President of the Swiss Confederation, 1854, 1860. Mr. Frey-Herosé a member of the Free Democratic Party, was elected in 1848 as one of the first members of the Swiss Federal Council, and led three different departments from 1848-1866. He died on September 22, 1873, 20 days before his 72nd birthday.

170 years ago
1841

Crime
A court in Buffalo, New York acquitted Niagara, Canada West storekeeper and sheriff Alexander McLeod in the Caroline case. He was arrested and charged in November 1840 in Lewiston, New York for participating in the burning of the rebel steamer Caroline, moored at Schlosser’s Wharf, and the murder of an American named Amos Durfee. Mr. McLeod had only warned Commodore Andrew Drew about the Caroline, and had an alibi proving that he not participate in the burning of the vessel on the night of December 29, 1837. The affair raised tensions between the British and Americans, but was resolved diplomatically.

140 years ago
1871

Law
The Criminal Tribes Act entered into force in British India, giving law enforcement sweeping powers to arrest, control, and monitor the movements of the members of ethnic or social communities that were defined as "habitually criminal."

120 years ago
1891

Born on this date
Fumimaro Konoe. Prime Minister of Japan, 1937-1939, 1940-1941. Prince Konoe (also spelled Konoye) was Prime Minister during the war with China in the late 1930s, but resigned in January 1939 because he didn't want to be a "robot" of the Japanese military. He returned as Prime Minister in July 1940 as a result of Japanese Army dissatisfaction with the policies of Prime Minister Mitsumasa Yonai. Prince Konoe was Prime Minister in the months leading up to the December 7, 1941 attack by Japanese forces on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He attempted to avoid war, but resigned on October 16, 1941 when it became clear that his efforts were unsuccessful. Prince Konoe committed suicide with a potassium cyanide capsule at the age of 54 on December 16, 1945 after coming under suspicion as a war criminal.

110 years ago
1901

Sport
The Montreal Shamrocks defeated the Vancouver YMCA 5-0 before several thousand fans at Mile-End Field in Montreal to become the first club from Quebec to win the Minto Cup, emblematic of Canadian lacrosse supremacy.

Football
CRU
ORFU
Toronto (1-1) 0 @ Kingston (1-1) 2
Ottawa (2-0) 22 @ Hamilton (0-2) 6

90 years ago
1921

Baseball
New York Yankees 1 @ New York Giants 2 (Giants led best-of-nine series 4-3)

An unearned run in the bottom of the 7th inning enabled Phil Douglas (2-1) to win the pitchers' duel over Carl Mays (1-2) in front of 36,503 fans at the Polo Grounds. Johnny Rawlings reached first base with 2 out on an error by Yankee second baseman Aaron Ward, and scored on a double by Frank Snyder. The game was played in 1 hour 40 minutes.

80 years ago
1931

Boxing
Jack Sharkey (35-9-2) won a 15-round unanimou decision over Primo Carnera (48-4) before 30,000 fans at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn in a bout that was billed as being for the American heavyweight title.



70 years ago
1941

On the radio
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, on NBC
Tonight's episode: The Six Napoleons

Died on this date
Harry Daugherty, 81. U.S. politician. Mr. Daugherty, a Republican, was U.S. Attorney General from 1921-1924 in the administrations of Presidents Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge. As a member of the "Ohio Gang"--Republican cronies of Mr. Harding dating back to the President's days as a United States Senator--Mr. Daugherty was suspected of involvement in the Teapot Dome scandal involving payments of kickbacks from oil companies to government officials in exchange for extremely favourable extraction leases in Wyoming. He was officially cleared of wrongdoing, but after the death of Mr. Harding on August 2, 1923, new President Calvin Coolidge, at first reluctant to dismiss Mr. Daugherty, received his resignation on March 28, 1924. In 1926 Mr. Daugherty was indicted for improperly receiving funds in the sale of American Metal Company assets during World War I, and narrowly escaped conviction. He spent his later years attempting to rehabilitate his reputation, and died after a year of declining health.

War
German dispatches reported that a column had reached a point 98 miles west of Moscow.

Football
NFL
Philadelphia (1-3) 0 @ New York (3-0) 16
Washington (2-1) 24 @ Pittsburgh (0-4) 20
Chicago Cardinals (0-3-1) 7 @ Chicago Bears (3-0) 53
Brooklyn (2-2) 7 @ Green Bay (4-1) 30
Cleveland (2-3) 7 @ Detroit (1-2-1) 17

60 years ago
1951

On television tonight
Tales of Tomorrow, on ABC
Tonight's episode: The Crystal Egg, starring Thomas Mitchell, Josephine Brown, and Gage Clarke



World events
Venezuela's military junta suppressed an attempted Columbus Day revolt by elements of the outlawed Accion Democratia and Communist Parties. 80 suspected rebel leaders were arrested.

Defense
The U.S. Selective Service reported that 37% of the 339,000 college students who had so far taken draft deferment tests had failed.

Politics and government
Kermit Parker of New Orleans became the first Negro in Louisiana history to qualify as a Democratic Party candidate for Governor.

Medicine
Associated Press reported that two U.S. Air Force doctors had successfully treated morning sickness (hyperemesis gravidarium) in expectant mothers with cortisone and ACTH.

Economics and finance
The Indian Parliament passed a bill providing for government control of major industries in the interest of achieving the country's five-year national development goals.

50 years ago
1961

Hit parade
#1 single in New Zealand (Lever Hit Parade): You Don't Know--Helen Shapiro (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in the U.K. (Record Retailer): Michael--The Highwaymen

On television tonight
The Untouchables, starring Robert Stack, on ABC
Tonight's episode: The Troubleshooter

This was the first episode of the season.

40 years ago
1971

Hit parade
#1 single in Sweden (Kvällstoppen): Anna och Mej--Lalla Hansson

#1 single in Switzerland (Swiss Hitparade): Mamy Blue--Pop-Tops

Theatre
Jesus Christ Superstar, a rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre on Broadway in New York.

Died on this date
Dean Acheson, 78. U.S. diplomat and politician. Mr. Acheson, a Democrat, was Assistant U.S. Secretary of State for Congressional Relations and International Conferences (1944-1945); Undersecretary of State (1945-1947); and Secretary of State (1949-1953). He played key roles in the design and implementation of the Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine, and persuaded President Harry Truman to intervene in the Korean War in 1950. Mr. Acheson was an anti-Communist, but his pursuit of the policy of "containment" of Communism led to accusations that he was "soft" on Communism, particularly after the fall of China to Communist forces in 1949. Mr. Acheson served as an unofficial adviser to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson during the 1960s, and died of a stroke.

Gene Vincent, 36. U.S. musician. Mr. Vincent, born Vincent Eugene Craddock, joined the U.S. Navy in 1952 and hoped to have a naval career, but in 1955 shattered his left leg in a motorcycle accident, leaving him wearing a leg brace and in pain for the rest of his life. He embarked upon a career as a rockabilly singer-songwriter and guitarist, leading the band Gene Vincent and his Blue Caps. They achieved their biggest hit with their first single, Be-Bop-a-Lula (1956), which reached #7 on the Billboard pop singles chart. Two more top 40 singles followed in 1957, but Mr. Vincent's popularity quickly faded in North America. He made his first visit to England in 1959, and achieved considerably more popularity and influence there than in his native land. Mr. Vincent was touring England with Eddie Cochran in 1960, and was injured in the car accident that took Mr. Cochran's life. He spent much of the last decade of his life in Britain, but developed substance abuse problems, which affected his career and life in later years. By the fall of 1971, Mr. Vincent was living in the United States, but returned to England for a recording session and concert tour. He performed in Liverpool on October 3 and 4, and then returned to the United States, dying from a ruptured ulcer, internal haemorrhage, and heart failure while visiting his father in California. Mr. Vincent was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

Asiatica
The 2,500-year celebration of the Persian Empire began in Iran.

Politics and government
Jaafar Nimeiry, who had been President of Sudan since taking power in a coup in 1969, was installed as the country's first elected President, a month after receiving the approval of 98.55% of voters in a referendum.

Baseball
World Series
Baltimore Orioles 1 @ Pittsburgh Pirates 5 (Baltimore led best-of-seven series 2-1)

Winning pitcher Steve Blass (1-0) pitched a 3-hitter and Pittsburgh first baseman Bob Robertson hit a 3-run home run in the 7th inning off losing pitcher Mike Cuellar (0-1) before 50,403 fans in the first World Series game ever played at Three Rivers Stadium.






Nippon Series
Yomiuri Giants 2 @ Hankyu Braves 1 (Yomiuri led best-of-seven series 1-0)

30 years ago
1981

Hit parade
#1 single in Australia (Kent Music Report): Endless Love--Diana Ross and Lionel Richie (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in Japan (Oricon Singles Chart): Gingiragin ni Sarigenaku--Masahiko Kondō

#1 single in Spain (PROMUSICAE): Ma Quale Idea--Pino D'Angio (3rd week at #1)

#1 single in West Germany (Media Control): Dance Little Bird (Chicken Dance)--Electronica's (7th week at #1)

Football
CFL
Saskatchewan (8-5) 28 @ Hamilton (10-3-1) 12



Ottawa (4-10) 6 @ Edmonton (12-1-1) 24

Ottawa quarterback J.C. Watts passed for over 400 yards, but threw 4 interceptions in the Rough Riders' loss to the Eskimos at Commonwealth Stadium. Linebacker Dale Potter and defensive tackle Dave Fennell each returned an interception for a touchdown--the only CFL touchdown for each. Jim Germany rushed 11 yards for the other Eskimo touchdown, while Dave Cutler added 3 converts and 2 field goals. Gerry Organ kicked 2 field goals for the Rough Riders. Tom Wilkinson started at quarterback for the Eskimos; Brian Broomell, in his only CFL game, replaced Mr. Wilkinson on the last play of the 3rd quarter and played the entire 4th quarter, completing just 3 of 9 passes with 2 interceptions. Billy Hardee made 3 interceptions for the Rough Riders, and Jerome Stanton also made an interception for Ottawa.

25 years ago
1986

Diplomacy
U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev failed to reach agreement in a disarmament summit at Reykjavik.

Football
CFL
Montreal (3-11) 11 @ Saskatchewan (6-7-1) 29

Baseball
National League Championship Series
Houston 3 @ New York 1 (Best-of-seven series tied 2-2)

Mike Scott pitched a 3-hitter for his second win of the series. Losing pitcher Sid Fernandez gave up just 4 hits, but they included a 2-run home run by Alan Ashby in the 2nd inning, and a solo home run by Dickie Thon in the 5th.

Boston 7 @ California 6 (11 innings) (California led best-of-seven series 3-2)

The Angels led 5-2 going into the 9th inning and were just 2 outs away from their first AL pennant when Don Baylor hit a 2-run home run off starting pitcher Mike Witt to reduce the lead to 5-4. Mr. Witt retired the next batter, but relief pitcher Gary Lucas hit Rich Gedman with a pitch. Donnie Mooore was then brought in to face Boston center fielder Dave Henderson, and quickly got 2 strikes on him. Mr. Henderson began fouling off pitches and then launched a 2-run homer into the left field stands to give the Red Sox a 6-5 lead. The Angels scored a run in the bottom of the 9th to tie the game, and loaded the bases with 1 out, but were unable to produce the winning run. The Red Sox loaded the bases in the top of the 11th, and Mr. Henderson drove in a run with a sacrifice fly. Calvin Schiraldi retired the Angels in order to preserve the win for the Red Sox before 64,223 shocked fans at Anaheim Stadium.

20 years ago
1991

Hit parade
#1 single in Australia (Australian Music Report): Love...Thy Will Be Done--Martika

#1 single in Italy (FIMI): Rapput (Senza Fiato)--Claudio Bisio; Rocco Tanica (9th week at #1)

#1 single in Spain (PROMUSICAE): Asi Me Gusta--Chimo Bayo (4th week at #1)

#1 single in Denmark (Nielsen Music Control & IFPI): (Everything I Do) I Do it for You--Bryan Adams (12th week at #1)

#1 single in Flanders (Ultratop 50): (Everything I Do) I Do it for You--Bryan Adams (10th week at #1)

#1 single in France (SNEP): (Everything I Do) I Do it for You--Bryan Adams

#1 single in the U.K. (CIN): (Everything I Do) I Do it for You--Bryan Adams (14th week at #1)

Netherlands Top 10 (De Nederlandse Top 40)
1 (Everything I Do) I Do it for You--Bryan Adams (9th week at #1)
2 Crucified--Army of Lovers
3 James Brown is Dead--L.A. Style
4 Lekker Op De Trekker/'n Boerinnen-Wervingslied--Mannenkoor Karrespoor
5 No Deeper Meaning--Culture Beat
6 Cream--Prince and the New Power Generation
7 Set Adrift on Memory Bliss--PM Dawn
8 Don't Cry--Guns N' Roses
9 Something Got Me Started--Simply Red
10 Dominator--Human Resource

Singles entering the chart were Let's Talk About Sex! by Salt-N-Pepa (#26); Everybody's Free (To Feel Good) by Rozalla (#28); Something Special by Nomad (#33); Just Do It by Conquest (#35); Jij Bent Van Mij (True Love Ways) by John Spencer (#36); Why I Believe in You by Texas (#38); and Thinking of You by Maureen Walsh (#40).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Billboard)
1 Emotions--Mariah Carey
2 Good Vibrations--Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch (featuring Loleatta Holloway)
3 Do Anything--Natural Selection featuring Niki Haris
4 I Adore Mi Amor--Color Me Badd
5 Romantic--Karyn Whitt
6 Something to Talk About--Bonnie Raitt
7 Hole Hearted--Extreme
8 Love of a Lifetime--Firehouse
9 Motownphilly--Boyz II Men
10 Everybody Plays the Fool--Aaron Neville

Singles entering the chart were When a Man Loves a Woman by Michael Bolton (#44); Street of Dreams by Nia Peeples (#66); Top of the World by Van Halen (#69); Live for Loving You by Gloria Estefan (#85); Cool as Ice (Everybody Get Loose) by Vanilla Ice (#94); and Skat Strut by MC Skat Kat & the Stray Mob (#96).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 Emotions--Mariah Carey
2 I Adore Mi Amor--Color Me Badd
3 Do Anything--Natural Selection featuring Niki Haris
4 Romantic--Karyn White
5 Hole Hearted--Extreme
6 Good Vibrations--Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch (featuring Loleatta Holloway)
7 Love of a Lifetime--Firehouse
8 Shiny Happy People--R.E.M.
9 Something to Talk About--Bonnie Raitt
10 Love...Thy Will Be Done--Martika

Singles entering the chart were When a Man Loves a Woman by Michael Bolton (#54); Street of Dreams by Nia Peeples (#67); It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday by Boyz II Men (#77); Live for Loving You by Gloria Estefan (#87); Stand by My Woman by Lenny Kravitz (#88); Ring My Bell by D.J. Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince (#89); and For Your Mind by Robbie Nevil (#90).

Canada’s Top 10 (RPM)
1 The Real Love--Bob Seger
2 Hole Hearted--Extreme
3 Shiny Happy People--R.E.M.
4 Time, Love and Tenderness--Michael Bolton
5 The Promise of a New Day--Paula Abdul
6 Can't Stop this Thing We Started--Bryan Adams
7 Emotions--Mariah Carey
8 The Motown Song--Rod Stewart (with the Temptations)
9 Calling Elvis--Dire Straits
10 My Town--Glass Tiger

Singles entering the chart were What About Now by Robbie Robertson (#28); Get a Leg Up by John Mellencamp (#31); Set the Night to Music by Roberta Flack with Maxi Priest (#61); Broken Arrow by Rod Stewart (#64); Love is the Subject by the Odds (#79); Hey Donna by Rythm Syndicate (#85); If There were No Dreams by Neil Diamond (#88); Live for Loving You by Gloria Estefan (#90); Live for Today by Young Saints (#91); Political by Spirit of the West (#93); and Never Look Back by Darby Mills (#94).

Died on this date
Regis Toomey, 93. U.S. actor. Mr. Toomey appeared in more than 270 movies and television programs in a career spanning more than 50 years. He was a good friend of U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

Sheila Florance, 75. Australian actress. Miss Florance appeared in plays, films, and television programs in a career spanning more than 40 years. She was best known for playing convict convict Lizzie Birdsworth in the television soap opera Prisoner (1979-1984). Miss Florance died of cancer shortly after receiving the AACTA Award for her starring performance in A Woman's Tale (1991).

Football
CFL
Edmonton (10-5) 45 @ British Columbia (9-6) 38 (OT)

Henry "Gizmo" Williams made a spectacular catch for a touchdown on a pass from Tracy Ham in overtime to give the Eskimos the win over the Lions before 54,108 fans at B.C. Place Stadium in Vancouver. B.C. quarterback Doug Flutie broke Warren Moon's Canadian Football League record for yards passing in a season with a 582-yard performance in the loss.

CIAU
Alberta (2-4) 17 @ Calgary 24

Craig Kittelson rushed 31 times for 215 yards and a touchdown, and added 33 yards on 3 pass receptions to lead the Dinosaurs over the Golden Bears at McMahon Stadium, eliminating Alberta from playoff contention.

Baseball
American League Championship Series
Minnesota 9 @ Toronto 3 (Minnesota led best-of-seven series 3-1)

The Twins scored 4 runs in the 4th inning and 2 more in the 6th as Jack Morris (2-0) was the winning pitcher over Todd Stottlemyre (0-1).



National League Championship Series
Pittsburgh 3 @ Atlanta 10 (Atlanta led best-of-seven series 2-1)

The Braves scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 1st inning and led 6-1 after 3. Greg Olson, Ron Gant, and Sid Bream hit home runs for the Braves.



10 years ago
2001

Died on this date
Hikmet Şimşek, 77. Turkish orchestra conductor. Mr. Şimşek was assistant conductor of the Presidential Symphony Orchestra (CSO) of Turkey (1959-1986), and publicized classical music on Sunday radio programs. He was given the honourary title of state artist of Turkey, and died of a brain tumour.

Football
CFL
British Columbia (6-8) 22 @ Edmonton (7-8-0-1) 28

Winston October returned a punt 69 yards for a touchdown to help the Eskimos defeatr the Lions at Commonwealth Stadium.



Baseball
Tom Kelly retired after 15 seasons as manager of the Minnesota Twins. He led them to World Series championships in 1987 and 1991.

National League Division Series
Houston 2 @ Atlanta 6 (Atlanta won best-of-five series 3-0)



Arizona 5 @ St. Louis 3 (Arizona led best-of-five series 2-1)