In 1862, the U.S. treasury issued its first paper money. In 1864, Ulysses S. Grant became commander of the Union armies. In 1972, the U.S. Senate approved lowering the minimum voting age to 18.
Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908), violinist/composer; Albert Fraenkel (1848-1916), physician; Clare Boothe Luce (1903-1987), playwright/politician; Chuck Norris (1940- ), actor; Sharon Stone (1958- ), actress; Rod Woodson (1965- ), football player; Jon Hamm (1971- ), actor; Carrie Underwood (1983- ), singer; Olivia Wilde (1984- ), actress.
In 1978, the Boston Bruins acquired veteran Dennis O'Brien on waivers from the Cleveland Barons, making him the first player to be with four different NHL teams in one season.
The first paper money to circulate in the United States was issued in 1690 by the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
“Censorship, like charity, should begin at home, but unlike charity, it should end there.” – Clare Boothe Luce
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