#dwight eisenhower
In 1977, Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson officially retired as an active player. Robinson played for the Orioles for 23 seasons – his entire major league career – and 2,896 games. Above, Robinson rounds 3rd after hitting a home run against the A’s in 1971. (Carl D. Harris, Baltimore Sun photo)
1858: Senatorial contenders Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas held the first of their seven famous debates.
1944: The United States, Britain, the Soviet Union and China opened talks in Washington that helped pave the way for establishment of the United Nations.
1959: President Dwight Eisenhower signed an executive order proclaiming Hawaii the 50th state.
1994: On a vote of 235-195, the House approved a $30 billion crime bill that banned certain assault-style firearms.
Compiled by Laura Lefavor and Paul McCardell.
President Dwight Eisenhower eats a hot dog while he and Vice President Richard Nixon watch the Washington Senators beating the Boston Red Sox, 10-1, in the American League season opener on April 18, 1960
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