November 10, 2013

530 years ago
1483

Born on this date
Martin Luther. German theologian. Fr. Luther was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in 1507, but eventually rejected many of the teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church, especially the selling of indulgences. He published his views in his Ninety-Five Theses (1517); when he refused to recant his teachings before the Diet of Worms (1521), he was excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Leo X and regarded as an outlaw by Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. Later in the 1520s, Fr. Luther organized what became the Lutheran Church, and became the leader of the Protestant Reformation, translating the Bible into the German vernacular and writing numerous hymns. His later years were marked by various health problems, which may have influenced his writings, the most notorious of which, On the Jews and Their Lies (1543), has been repudiated by modern Lutherans. Fr. Lutheran died of a stroke on February 18, 1546 at the age of 62, three days after delivering his last sermon, which was a polemic against Jews.

720 years ago
1293

Asiatica
Raden Wijaya was crowned as the first monarch of Majapahit kingdom of Java, taking the throne name Kertarajasa Jayawardhana.

220 years ago
1793

Abominations
The Fête de la Raison was proclaimed in France. The celebration of atheism was supervised by revolutionaries Jacques Hébert and Antoine-François Momoro, transforming churches into Temples of Reason, with reported incidents of licentiousness and debauchery.

175 years ago
1838

War
Governor General Sir John Colborne arrived at Napierville, Lower Canada with 8,000 soldiers to meet the rebellion of the Frères chasseurs (Hunters Lodges).

160 years ago
1853

Transportation
The Great Western Railway reached Niagara Falls, Ontario from Hamilton.

130 years ago
1883

Football
ORFU
Final
Toronto 9 @ Ottawa 7

125 years ago
1888

Born on this date
Juan Antonio Rios. President of Chile, 1942-1946. Mr. Rios, a member of the conservative wing of the Radical Party, was first elected to Congress in 1924. He was elected President in 1942 following the death in office of President Aguirre Cerda. Mr. Rios opposed some of the policies of his own party as well as those of some other parties, leaving him with little political support. He died of cancer on June 27, 1946 at the age of 57, five months after transferring his presidential powers to Vice President Alfredo Duhalde.

Football
ORFU
Final
Hamilton 1 @ Ottawa College 10

120 years ago
1893

Born on this date
John P. Marquand. U.S. author. Mr. Marquand wrote six spy novels featuring the character Mr. Moto (1935-1957), but was perhaps better known for writing about the New England upper class in novels such as The Late George Apley (1937) and H.M. Pulham, Esquire (1940). Mr. Marquand died of a heart attack in his sleep at the age of 66 on July 16, 1960.

100 years ago
1913

Baseball
The New York Giants and Chicago White Sox continued their post-season exhibition tour, with the Giants winning 4-3 in San Diego.

90 years ago
1923

Politics and government
Former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, speaking from his home in Washington, delivered an Armistice Day address that was broadcast on radio. He deplored the U.S.A.'s refusal in the five years since the end of the Great War to exercise a leadership role in world affairs. It was Mr. Wilson's last public address.



Football
CRU
IRFU
Toronto (3-1-2) 15 @ Hamilton (4-1-1) 17
IRFU-Canadian university
Exhibition
Queen's 12 @ Ottawa 0

Canadian university
McGill (1-3) 14 @ Toronto (1-3) 8

WCRFU
Final
Winnipeg Victorias 1 @ Regina 11

ARU
University of Alberta 0 @ Calgary 1 (U of A won 2-game total points series 12-2)

The Tigers, trailing 15-5 with 12 minutes remaining in the game, rallied for 2 touchdowns and defeated the Argonauts at Hamilton Amateur Athletic Association Grounds to win the IRFU title. The turning point came when Toronto's Billy Hughes attempted to punt for a single, but the punt was blocked, dribbled downfield, and eventually recovered by Packey McFarland for a Hamilton touchdown.

Mr. Sandstrom scored a touchdown on a short rush in the 3rd quarter and the Roughriders added 5 singles as they defeated the Victorias to win the Hugo Ross Trophy as Western Canadian champions.

Spottsy Leppard was rouged on a Calgary punt in the 2nd quarter for the only score as the 50th Battalion edged the U of A at Hillhurst Park.

75 years ago
1938

Died on this date
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, 57. Prime Minister of Turkey, 1920-1921; 1st President of Turkey, 1923-1938. Mr. Kemal, born Ali Rıza oğlu Mustafa, came to prominence as a field marshal in World War I, helping to defeat Allied forces in the Battle of Gallipoli in 1915. After the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire following the war, Mr. Kemal led the Turkish National Movement, which succeeded in defeating Allied armies in the Turkish War of Independence and establishing a secular republic. His government initiated reforms in numerous areas of Turkish society, and he was granted the surname Atatürk--"Father of the Turks"--by the Turkish Parliament in 1934. Mr. Atatürk died of cirrhosis of the liver while still in office, and was succeeded as President by İsmet İnönü.

Music
Kate Smith first sang Irving Berlin's song God Bless America on U.S. network radio.

70 years ago
1943

War
The Soviet drive west of Kiev moved quickly, with the taking of more than 60 localities in a 70-mile arc around the Ukrainian capital.

Society
A survey by United Nations agencies in London reported that 21,567,203 persons in Europe were homeless or "displaced."

Politics and government
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill adopted by the Senate extending the terms of office for President Manuel Quezon and Vice President Sergio Osmeña of the Philippine government-in-exile until the islands were freed of Japanese control.

U.S. Senate Military Affairs Committee Chairman Robert Reynolds (Democrat--North Carolina) announced that he would not run for re-election in 1944.

60 years ago
1953

On television tonight
Suspense, on CBS
Tonight's episode: Needle in a Haystack, starring Edwin Cooper, Ross Martin, and Lee Marvin

Defense
Canada opened a military base in Soest, West Germany.

50 years ago
1963

Hockey
NHL
Chicago 2 @ Boston 4
Montreal 0 @ Detroit 3

Tom Williams, Wayne Connelly, Andy Hebenton, and Ed Westfall scored for the Bruins in their win over the Black Hawks at Boston Garden. Stan Mikita and Al MacNeil score for Chicago.

Bruce MacGregor and Alex Faulkner scored 46 seconds apart in the 2nd period to give the Red Wings a 2-0 lead over the Canadiens, and then Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings scored shorthanded at 15:06 of the period to conclude the scoring. Mr. Howe's goal was the 545th of his National Hockey League career, breaking the record formerly held by Maurice "Rocket" Richard of the Canadiens. The goal sparked a 15-minute standing ovation from the fans at Olympia Stadium. Terry Sawchuk made 39 saves to earn his 94th career NHL shutout in goal, winning the duel over Charlie Hodge.

40 years ago
1973

Hit parade
#1 single in the Netherlands (Veronica Top 40): Angie--Rolling Stones (4th week at #1)

#1 single in the U.K.: Daydreamer/The Puppy Song--David Cassidy (3rd week at #1)

Australia's Top 10 (Go-Set)
1 Can the Can--Suzi Quatro (5th week at #1)
2 Angie--Rolling Stones
3 Half-Breed--Cher
4 Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose--Dawn featuring Tony Orlando
5 He Did with Me--Vicki Lawrence
6 Rubber Bullets--10 C.C.
7 You Don't Own Me--The Ormsby Brothers
8 Monster Mash--Bobby (Boris) Pickett and the Crypt Kickers
9 Cassandra--Sherbet
10 Live and Let Die--Wings

Singles entering the chart were Skywriter by the Jackson 5 (#34); Touch the Morning by Don Gibson (#36); Like Sister and Brother by the Drifters (#38); and Jamaican Farewell by Ariel (#40).

#1 single in the U.S.A. (Billboard): Keep on Truckin' (Part 1)--Eddie Kendricks

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 Midnight Train to Georgia--Gladys Knight and the Pips
2 Heartbeat--It's a Lovebeat--DeFranco Family
3 Photograph--Ringo Starr
4 Keep on Truckin' (Part 1)--Eddie Kendricks
5 Angie--Rolling Stones
6 All I Know--Garfunkel
7 Paper Roses--Marie Osmond
8 I Got a Name--Jim Croce
9 Top of the World--Carpenters
10 Knockin' on Heaven's Door--Bob Dylan

Singles entering the chart were Mind Games by John Lennon (#67); Me and Baby Brother by War (#71); Who's in the Strawberry Patch with Sally by Tony Orlando and Dawn (#74); Come Live with Me by Ray Charles (#76); Living for the City by Stevie Wonder (#77); A Song I'd Like to Sing by Kris & Rita (#82); I Don't Know What it Is, But it Sure is Funky by Ripple (#87); If We Make it Through December by Merle Haggard (#88); If I were Only a Child Again by Curtis Mayfield (#94); It's All Over by the Independents (#96); Let There Be Drums by the Incredible Bongo Band (#97); I Just Can't Stop Loving You by Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose (#99); and Rock 'N Roll (I Gave You the Best Years of My Life) by Kevin Johnson (#100).

Canada's Top 10 (RPM)
1 Angie--Rolling Stones (5th week at #1)
2 Could You Ever Love Me Again--Gary & Dave
3 Last Kiss--Wednesday
4 Heartbeat--It's a Lovebeat--DeFranco Family
5 Photograph--Ringo Starr
6 Half-Breed--Cher
7 Delta Dawn--Helen Reddy
8 All I Know--Garfunkel
9 Painted Ladies--Ian Thomas
10 We're an American Band--Grand Funk

Singles entering the chart were Mind Games by John Lennon (#95); Smokin' in the Boys Room by Brownsville Station (#96); My Music by Loggins and Messina (#97); Show and Tell by Al Wilson (#98); Some Guys Have All the Luck by the Persuasions (#99); and Mammy Blue by Stories (#100).

Calgary's Top 10
1 Angie--Rolling Stones
2 We're an American Band--Grand Funk
3 Make My Life a Little Bit Brighter--Chester
4 Heartbeat--It's a Lovebeat--DeFranco Family
5 All I Know--Garfunkel
6 Half-Breed--Cher
7 Carpenter of Wood--Cliff Edwards
8 Ramblin' Man--Allman Brothers Band
9 Top of the World--Carpenters
10 Photograph--Ringo Starr
Pick hit of the week: Knockin' on Heaven's Door--Bob Dylan

Diplomacy
U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger met in Peking with Chinese Premier Chou En-lai. Mr. Kissinger said the U.S. was determined "to complete the process" of normalizing relations with China as quickly as possible.

Economics and finance
The Dow Jones industrial average declined 24.4 points.

Football
CFL
Western Semi-Final
British Columbia 13 @ Saskatchewan 33

The Roughriders overcame an early 10-0 deficit to defeat the Lions before just 9,373 fans at Taylor Field in Regina, the smallest crowd for a Roughrider home game in 20 years. B.C. took an early 10-0 lead on a 43-yard field goal by Ivan MacMillan and a 3-yard touchdown rush by Johnny Musso, converted by Mr. MacMillan. The TD was set up by a 66-yard pass completion from quarterback Don Moorhead to Jim Young. Mr. Musso shortly thereafter reinjured a knee that was already damaged, which in turn injured the B.C. ground game. George Reed, who rushed for 133 yards on 26 carries, ran 1 yard for the first Saskatchewan touchdown with 7 seconds remaining in the 1st quarter. Jack Abendschan converted and kicked a 12-yard field goal in the 2nd quarter, which followed an interception by Lorne Richardson. B.C.'s Lou Harris fumbled the 2nd-half kickoff, and the Roughriders recovered, leading to a 26-yard field goal by Mr. Abendschan to give Saskatchewan a 13-10 lead. They made it 20-10 on a 1-yard touchdown run by Steve Molnar, converted by Mr. Abendschan. Mr. MacMillan then kicked a 19-yard field goal with 1:02 remaining in the 3rd quarter to reduce the Lions' deficit to 20-13. The Roughriders drove to the B.C. 3-yard line early in the 4th quarter when quarterback Ron Lancaster threw a touchdown pass to linebacker Charlie Collins, who lined up as a tight end for short-yardage plays. For Mr. Collins, it was the only pass reception and the only touchdown of his 8-year CFL career. Mr. Abendschan converted to give Saskatchewan a 27-13 lead with 12:04 remaining in regulation time. Mr. Collins then made an interception, leading to a 2-yard touchdown rush for Mr. Molnar. Mr. Abendschan missed the convert. Mr. Lancaster completed 15 of 28 passes for 189 yards and 1 interception, while Mr. Moorhead was 19 for 28 for 180 yards and 3 interceptions. It was the first playoff game for the Lions in 4 years; among those whose careers ended with this game was linebacker Greg Findlay, who was in his 12th season, and was the last player remaining with the Lions from their 1964 Grey Cup championship team.

30 years ago
1983

War
Syrian anti-aircraft batteries began two days of firing on U.S. reconnaissance planes as they flew over Syrian positions in eastern Lebanon.

U.S. Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger said that he could not give a "target date" for the withdrawal of all U.S. forces from Grenada.

Scandal
Amway Canada and the U.S. parent Amway Corporation were fined $25 million by the Ontario Superior Court for defrauding the government of Canada of over $28 million in import duties. It was the largest fine in Canadian history.

25 years ago
1988

Hit parade
#1 single in Finland (Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland): Love, Truth and Honesty--Bananarama

Politics and government
U.S.S.R. leaders said they would take new initiatives to broaden autonomy at the regional level.

Economics and finance
The U.S. Labor Department reported that prices charged by producers for finished goods had held steady in October.

20 years ago
1993

Hit parade
#1 single in Sweden (Topplistan): I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)--Meat Loaf (2nd week at #1)

Law
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, which would require a waiting period for approval of the purchase of a handgun. The "Brady Bill" was named after former White House press secretary James Brady, who had been critically wounded in the March 30, 1981 assassination attempt against President Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley.

Scandal
New Jersey Governor-elect Christine Todd Whitman denied the previous day's claim by Ed Rollins, her campaign manager, that he had paid out $500,000 to Negro clergymen and Democratic party workers to suppress Negro voter turnout in the November 2 election in which Ms. Whitman, the Republican party candidate, had defeated incumbent Governor Jim Florio, a Democrat, by just 26,000 votes. Ms. Whitman released a statement by Mr. Rollins in which he called his previous comments "an exaggeration that turned out to be inaccurate."

10 years ago
2003

Law
The U.S. Supreme Court announced that it would hear its first appeals related to the anti-terrorism policies of the administration of President George W. Bush, and decide whether detainees held at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba could challenge their imprisonment in U.S. courts.

Economics and finance
The World Trade Organization ruled against U.S. steel tariffs, saying that the U.S. administration of President George W. Bush had violated trade laws by imposing steep tariffs on steel imports to the United States.