26th August: Today In History

Today is Friday, August 26th, the 239, day of 2016. There are 127 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

Events: 
1498   Michelangelo commissioned to carve the Piet????. 
1839   The ship Amistad is captured off Long Island. 
1929   The 1st U.S. roller is coaster built 
1939   The first Major League Baseball game is shown on television.

Birthdays: 
1910   Mother Teresa (Humanitarian) 
1935   Geraldine Ferraro (Politician) 
1952   Mark Jeter (Actor) 
1960   Branford Marsalis (Bandleader) 
1979   Jamal Lewis (Football Player) 
1980   McCaulay Culkin (Actor from Home Alone) 
1980   Chris Pine (Actor)

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