1751 – “Father of the Constitution” is born
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/father-of-the-constitution-is-born
1802 – U.S. Military Academy established
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/u-s-military-academy-established
1850 – The Scarlet Letter is published
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-scarlet-letter-is-published
1926 – First liquid-fueled rocket
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-liquid-fueled-rocket
1953 – Baseball owners give Veeck cold shoulder
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/baseball-owners-give-veeck-cold-shoulder
2003 – Craven edges out Busch in closest NASCAR finish
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/craven-edges-out-busch-in-closest-nascar-finish