On this day in history..

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Dec 28, 1902, The first professional indoor football game was played at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Syracuse defeated the Philadelphia Nationals, 6-0.

 

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Dec 29, 1848, President James Polk turned on the first gas light at the White House.

 

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Jan 01, 1797, Albany became the capital of New York state, replacing New York City.

 

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Jan 02, 1872, Brigham Young, the 71-year-old leader of the Mormon Church, was arrested on a charge of bigamy. He had 25 wives.

 

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Jan 03, 1777, The Battle of Princeton took place in the War of Independence. George Washington defeated the British forces, led by Cornwallis.

 

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Jan 06, 1540, King Henry VIII of England was married to Anne of Cleves, his fourth wife.

 

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Jan 09, 1788, Connecticut becomes the fifth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

 

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Jan 15, 1559, England's Queen Elizabeth I was crowned in Westminster Abbey.

 

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Jan 18, 1803, Thomas Jefferson, in secret communication with Congress, sought authorization for the first official exploration by the U.S. government.

 

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Jan 22, 1673, Postal service between New York City and Boston begins. It is the first organized postal route in American history

 

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Jan 24, 1848, Gold is discovered in California. Few initially believe the claim, and the "California Gold Rush" won't truly begin until President James K. Polk confirms the discovery in December -- 11 months later

 

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Jan 25, 1858, Mendelssohnýs "Wedding March" was presented for the first time, as the daughter of Queen Victoria married the Crown Prince of Prussia.

 

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Jan 27, 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp.

 

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Jan 30, 1798, The first brawl in the U.S. House of Representatives was witnessed by legislators. Congressmen Matthew Lyon and Roger Griswold fought on the House floor.

 

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Jan 31, 1747, The first clinic specializing in the treatment of venereal diseases was opened at London Dock Hospital.

 

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Feb 01, 1790, The U.S. Supreme Court convened for the first time in New York City.

 

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Feb 02, 1536, The Argentine city of Buenos Aires was founded by Pedro de Mendoza of Spain.