1930 - Richard Drew invents masking tape
1949 - MLB Cleveland Indians start 12-17, owner Bill Veeck arranges a "Second Opening Day"
1956 - US performs nuclear test at Enewetak Atoll (atmospheric tests)
1984 - Beth Henley's "Miss Firecracker contest" premieres in NYC
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