1920 - Westinghouse radio station in East Pittsburgh, KDKA begins broadcasting, with presidential and local election returns
1954 - Strom Thurmond is the 1st US Senator elected by write-in vote, representing South Carolina
1996 - Miami Heat’s Pat Riley becomes eighth coach to win 800 games in 97-95 win at Indiana; milestone accomplished 2 weeks shy of his 15th coaching anniversary, faster than any coach in NBA history
2004 - George W. Bush is re-elected as President of the United States, defeating Democrat candidate John Kerry
2012 - Breeders' Cup Horse Racing, Santa Anita Racetrack; Day 1 winners: Hightail, Calidoscopio, Flotilla, Beholder, Zagora, Royal Delta

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