1911 – First around-the-world telegram sent, 66 years before Voyager II launch
1920 – Professional football is born
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/professional-football-is-born
1975 – Viking 1 launched to Mars
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/viking-1-launched-to-mars
1995 – Trains collide and explode in India
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/trains-collide-and-explode-in-india
2004 – Record-setting tow-truck parade held in Washington State
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/record-setting-tow-truck-parade-held-in-washington-state