1753 – Washington becomes Master Mason
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/washington-becomes-master-mason
1927 – Country legend Jimmie Rodgers is recorded for the very first time
1936 – Jesse Owens wins long jump–and respect–in Germany
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/jesse-owens-wins-long-jump-and-respect-in-germany
1944 – Anne Frank captured
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/anne-frank-captured
2012 – Oscar Pistorius becomes the first amputee runner to compete at the Olympics
