Today in Anaheim History
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Historical Events
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1857-10-05 - The City of Anaheim was founded.
1860-12-17 - Anaheim Township created in Los Angeles County
1861-06-19 - Anaheim Post Office established
1870-02-10 - City of Anaheim incorporates (1st time)
1876-12-06 - City of Anaheim incorporated for 2nd time
1895-04-11 - Anaheim completes it's new electric light system
1955-07-17 - Disneyland televises its grand opening in Anaheim, California.
1964-08-31 - Ground is broken for Anaheim Stadium, future home of Angels
1965-09-03 - Preparing a move to Anaheim, Angels change their name from LA to Calif
1966-04-09 - Anaheim Stadium for Calif Angels opens
1966-04-19 - In 1st regular season game at Anaheim Stadium, Angels lose 3-1 to Chic
1967-07-11 - 38th All Star Baseball Game: NL wins 2-1 in 15 at Anaheim Stadium, CA
1968-02-15 - Anaheim's Les Salvage scores 10, 3-pt baskets in ABA game vs Denver
1989-07-11 - 60th All Star Baseball Game: AL wins 5-3 at Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim All star MVP: Bo Jackson (KC Royals)
1997-04-04 - Anaheim Ducks clinch their 1st-ever playoff berth
1997-08-10 - Anaheim Angels Tony Phillips arrested for purchasing cocaine
1997-08-13 - SD Padres trade Rickey Henderson to Anaheim Angels
1997-08-19 - NY Yank 3rd baseman Wade Boggs pitches a scoreless inning vs Anaheim
1997-09-15 - Edison Intl purchases Anaheim Stadium naming rights for $50M
Famous Birthdays
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1891-02-05 - Elizabeth Ryan, Anaheim Calif, doubles tennis champ (6 time Wimbled)
1909-08-10 - Leo Fender, Anaheim California, rocker (Fender guitars)
1916-08-19 - Marie Wilson, Anaheim Calif, actress (My Friend Irma)
1960-02-13 - Kelly McCormick, Anaheim Calif, diver (Olympic-silver-1984)
1962-12-05 - Connie Needham Newton, Anaheim Calif, actress (Elizabeth-8 is Enough)
1963-10-23 - Katherine Hushaw, Anaheim Ca, playmate (Oct, 1986)
1966-04-11 - Steve Scarsone, Anaheim CA, infielder (SF Giants)
1967-10-13 - Trevor Hoffman, Anaheim CA, pitcher (San Diego Padres)
1970-01-15 - Michele Granger, Anaheim Calif, softball pitcher (Olympics-gold-96)
1970-09-05 - Lori Harrigan, Anaheim Calif, softball pitcher (Olympics-gold-96)
