KENTUCKY (1/21/13) – This is your daily update of what has happened on this day in history.
 
The first American novel, “Power of Sympathy” was published 224 years ago today.
 
The Wizard of Oz premiered in New York City 110 years ago today.
 
The Wilderness Society was formed 78 years ago today.
 
The Vietnam War Battle of Khe Sanh began 45 years ago today.
 
The Bee Gees’ hit song, “Saturday Night Fever” hit number one on the charts 35 years ago today.
 
Wayne Gretzky bypassed Mercel Dionne to become the NHL Second all-time scorer 24 years ago today.
 
Lorena Bobitt was judged to be temporarily insane in an assault case involving chopping off a part of her husband’s body 19 years ago today.
 
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