In Other News:
In 1822 - The Florida Territory is created in the
United States. ~ And POOF! There it was!
In 1867 - Alaska is purchased from Russia for
$7.2 million, about 2-cent/acre ($4.19/km?),
by United States Secretary of State William H. Seward.
In 1939 - Detective Comics #27 is released, introducing Batman.
In 1964 - Jeopardy!, hosted by Art Fleming debuts.
In 1981 - U.S. President Ronald Reagan is shot in the
chest outside a Washington, D.C., hotel by John Hinckley,
Jr. Another two people are wounded at the same time.