Today in 1848, the first medical school for women, founded by Samuel Gregory, opened in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Female Medical School later merged with Boston University School of Medicine.
Today in 1864, the Post Office introduced money orders. During the Civil War, it was the best way for people to get money to separated members of their family.
Today in 1913, the "forward pass" was introduced by Notre Dame's football team captain Knute Rockne, during a game with West Point. Notre Dame won 35 to 13.
Today in 1976, Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter caused quite a controversy when an interview with him appeared in “Playboy” magazine. The article included a confession from Carter who said he had "looked at a lot of women with lust."
Today in 1979, former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower died at the age of 82.
Today in 1991, three faculty, and one staff member of the department of physics and astronomy, were killed, along with one administrator, when physics graduate student Gang Lu went on a shooting rampage at the University of Iowa.
Today in 2006, Apple created a category for Latino and Hispanic content for iTunes.
Today in 2012, scientists detected evidence of light from the universe's first stars, predicted to have formed 500-million years after the big bang.
Today in 2015, the Kansas City Royals won their first Baseball World Series since 1985; rally in the 9th and then break away in 12th to beat Mets, 7-2 in Game 5 in NYC; Royals catcher Salvador Perez Series MVP
Today in 2017, the Houston Astros won their first Baseball World Series; beat LA Dodgers, 5-1 in Game 7 at Dodger Stadium; Astros outfielder George Springer III MVP.
Today in 2018, Google employees staged a mass walkout to protest the company's handling of sexual harassment claims.