1440 Eton College was founded by Henry VI. Prefects were warned to look out for "ill-kempt heads and unwashed faces."
1873 - The first practical typewriter was sold to customers.
1916 - Adelina and August Van Buren finished the first successful transcontinental motorcycle tour to be attempted by two women. They started in New York City on July 5, 1916. (Ed- They would have been quicker but they had trouble with the map)
1922 - The Episcopal Church removed the word "Obey" from the bride's section of wedding vows (Ed- Bad move)
1944 - U.S. Army troops entered Germany, near Trier, for the first time during World War II.
1953 - U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Lee Bouvier.
1954 - "Lassie" made its television debut on CBS. The last show aired on September 12, 1971.
1963 The Beatles had their second UK No.1 single with She Loves You.
1983 - Arnold Schwarzenegger became a U.S. citizen. He had emigrated from Austria 14 years earlier.
And most importantly
2005 English clinched the Ashes after a winning the series 2-1.
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