Stolen bodies, strike solidarity, and King Kong

1991

Switzerland lowers its voting age from 20 to 18. Yay for civic duty!

1989

Eastern Airlines machinists strike; pilots honor the picket line. Solidarity and stuff.

1978

Little Tramp: Charlie Chaplin’s remains are stolen in Switzerland.

1965

I’ve got sunshine, on a cloudy day: “My Girl” by the Temptations reaches the number one spot on the charts.

1959

The Pioneer 4, the first U.S. probe to enter solar orbit, is launched. Haha. Probe.

1933

Fay Wray-y. “King Kong” premieres in New York City.

1905

Only you can prevent forest fires: The U.S. Forest Service forms.

1891

Congress creates the U.S. Courts of Appeal.

1885

The U.S. Post Office begins to offer special delivery for First Class mail.

1875

The first ever recorded hockey game occurs in Montreal. Ya hoser.

Birthday time!

1966: Funky cold medina rapper Tone-Loc
1959: Radio personality/journalist Ira Glass
1917: Graphic novelist Will Eisner
1911: Actress/sex symbol Jean Harlow