1055 - Bishop Gebhard van Eichstattt named Pope Victor II1560 - Giovanni‚ son of Italian mathematician Girolamo Cardano is executed for poisoning his wife‚ despite his father';s efforts to save him1908 - Groundbreaking for Philadelphia';s Shibe Park‚ home of MLB Athletics (AL)‚ 1909-54‚ MLB Phillies (NL)‚ 1938-70‚ and NFL Eagles‚ 1940-571921 - Foundation of the Spanish Communist Workers'; Party.1934 - 4.7 million US families report receiving welfare payments1976 - 1st NBA playoff game for Cleveland Cavliers‚ they lose 100-95 to Washington1992 - Great Chicago Flood - Chicago';s underground tunnels flood1992 - Lou Carnesecca retires as coach of St John';s basketball team1996 - Ottawa Senators eliminate Stanley Cup Champs NJ Devils from playoff1997 - 61st US Masters Tournament‚ Augusta National GC: Tiger Woods wins his first major title‚ a record 12 strokes ahead of Tom Kite; 4-round total 270 (18) is tournament recordMore Historical Events