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It might come as a surprise to many that the Philadelphia Eagles played at Franklin Field for 13 seasons, but if it’s any consolation, many were surprised to see it happen at the time, too.
Todayâs Highlight in History: On Jan. 26, 2020, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed when their helicopter plunged into a steep hillside in dense morning fog in Southern California; the former Lakers star was 41. On Jan. 26: In 1788, the first European settlers in Australia, led by Capt. Arthur Phillip, landed in present-day Sydney. In 1907, Congress passed the Tillman Act, which prohibited corporations from making direct campaign contributions to federal election candidates. In 1960, National Football League team owners chose Pete Rozelle to be t...
TODAY IN HISTORY Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 26, 2020, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed when their helicopter plunged into a steep hillside in dense morning fog in Southern California; the former Lakers star was 41. On this date: In 1788, the first European settlers in Australia, led by Capt. Arthur Phillip, landed in present-day Sydney. In 1960, National Football League team owners chose Pete Rozelle to be the new commissioner, succeeding the late Bert Bell. In 1962, the United States launched Ranger 3 to land scientific instruments on...