On This Date In History – September 16th

On this date in history, September 16th: Mexicans revolt, an auto giant is born, Andy left Mayberry, something called Rap happened and Bob started a bed and breakfast.

204 years ago: In 1810, Mexicans began their revolt against Spanish rule.

106 years ago : In 1908, GENERAL MOTORS was founded.

46 years ago: In 1968, the final "Andy Griffith Show" aired on network TV.

42 years ago: In 1972, "The Bob Newhart Show" premiered on CBS.

40 years ago : In 1974, President Ford announced an amnesty program for Vietnam War deserters and draft-evaders.  It was even considered a failure by the people administering it.

35 years ago: In 1979, rap music exploded onto the scene with the release of the SUGAR HILL GANG'S "Rapper's Delight"!

26 years ago: In 1988, TOM BROWNING of the Cincinnati Reds pitched the 12th perfect game in Major League Baseball history.

20 years ago: In 1994, a federal jury ordered Exxon to pay $5 BILLION in damages for the EXXON VALDEZ OIL SPILL of 1989.

Five years ago: In 2009, Mary Travers of PETER, PAUL AND MARY died of from complications from the chemotherapy she was undergoing for leukemia.  She was 72.

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