Puerto Rico ~ "Hostos Day". Honouring freedom fighter Eugenio Maria deHostos y Bonilla. The first Argentinian train was also named after him.


1963 ~ The first discotheque, the Whiskey-A-Go-Go, opened in Los Angeles.


1964 ~ The first government report regarding the dangers of cigarette smoking was issued by the U.S. Surgeon General, Luther Terry.


1973 ~ Baseball's American League adopted the "designated hitter" rule which allowed another player to bat for the pitcher.


2002 ~ The first al-Qaeda prisoners arrive at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

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The selfish, they're all standing in line
Faithing and hoping to buy themselves time
Me, I figure as each breath goes by
I only own my mind