1988
Wayne Gretzky (Edmonton Oilers) was traded. The trade was at Gretzky’s request. He was sent to the Los Angeles Kings.
1974
U.S. PresidentRichard Nixon formally resigned. Gerald R. Ford took his place, and became the 38th president of the U.S.
1969
Followers led by Charles Manson murder pregnant actress Sharon Tate (wife of Roman Polanski), coffee heiress Abigail Folger, Polish actor Wojciech Frykowski, men’s hairstylist Jay Sebring and recent high-school graduate Steven Parent.
1945
US drops second atomic bomb “Fat Man” on Nagasaki, Japan, destroying part of the city.
1910
A.J. Fisher received a patent for the electric washing machine.
1859
The escalator was patented by Nathan Ames.
