Also on this day in history. Sorry red had to add, couldn't help myself
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In 1969, the Denver Pop Festival opened a Mile High Stadium. Among the performers were Jimi Hedrix, Johnny Winter and CCR. It was the last concert by the Jimi Hendrix Experience.
In 1880, author and lecturer Helen Keller - who was blind, deaf, and mute from the age or two - was born.
In 1759, British Gen. James Wolfe landed his army near Quebec City and blocked french shipping. The seige lasted 75 days until the Brits captured the city. (damn limey bastards)
In 1860, the inaugural Queen's Plate was run near Toronto and was won by Don Juan. The Queen's Plate is the oldest uninterrupted stakes race in North America.