Clem McCarthy, American sportscaster (d. 1962)
Clem McCarthy (September 9, 1882 – June 4, 1962) was an American sportscaster and public address announcer. He also lent his voice to Pathe News's RKO newsreels. He was known for his gravelly voice and dramatic style, a "whiskey tenor" as sports announcer and executive David J. Halberstam has called it.
1882 Sep, 9
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- 5 Jan
Assassination of James A. Garfield
Charles J. Guiteau is found guilty of assassinating US President James A. Garfield, and is sentenced to death by hanging. - 24 Mar
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Robert Koch announces the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis. - 6 May
Chinese Exclusion Act
The United States Congress passes the Chinese Exclusion Act. - 6 Jun
Cyclone
More than 100,000 inhabitants of Bombay are killed when a cyclone in the Arabian Sea pushes huge waves into the harbour. - 20 Aug
1812 Overture
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture debuts in Moscow, Russia.

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