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Hank Aaron Smashes the Sultan of Swat's 39-year Home Run Record — Today in History

Jackie Mancini — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:00:27 +0000

On this day in 1974 in Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, “Hammerin’ Hank” made MLB history by hitting his 715th career homer, and surpassing Babe Ruth's record.

It's Fred Rogers' Birthday So Let's Celebrate With Some Classic 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' Clips

Chris Illuminati — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:19:06 +0000

At one point in time, everybody knew Mr. Rogers. It was almost impossible to turn on the television and not catch Fred throwing on his signature cardigan or Bobo shoes and teaching people about the way bread is made or why dogs are constantly sticking their noses up one another's anus

This Day in History for November 6 — Abraham Lincoln Elected, and More

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:00:50 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1860: Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States (more info)

1913: Mohandas Gandhi is arrested while leading a march of Indian miners in South Africa (more info)