KENTUCKY (12/7/12) – This is your daily update of what has happened on this day in history.
 
Delaware became the first state to ratify the Constitution 225 years ago today.
 
Microwave ovens were patented 67 years ago today.
 
Historically famous Jesse James Gang robbed a bank in Gallatin Missouri 144 years ago today.
 
The concept of the Gas Refrigerator was patented 86 years ago today.
 
Lou Gehrig was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame 73 years ago today.
 
Otis Redding recorded “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” 45 years ago today.
 
NBA legend Larry Bird was born 56 years ago today.
 
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