KENTUCKY (1/10/13) – This is your daily update of what has happened on this day in history.
 
The first Underground Railroad opened in London 150 years ago today.
 
Mickey Mouse comics were syndicated 81 years ago today.
 
The first radar contact with the moon took place 67 years ago today.
 
The UN General Assembly met for the first time in London 67 years ago today.
 
Major League Baseball legend Barry Bonds was married 15 years ago today.
 
Elvis Presley recorded the hit song, “Heartbreak Hotel” 57 years ago today.
 
The very last broadcast of the hit television series, “Rockford Files” aired 33 years ago today.
 
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