Portal:Pittsburgh/On this day/April 10
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- (1806) The Forks of the Ohio flood to 37.1'.
- (1845) A 2nd & Ferry icehouse fire rages into the Great Fire of 1845 burning 20 blocks--a 3rd of the city--destroying 985 buildings, causing over $203 millionia in damage.
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- (1924) Cal Rodgers, the 1st man to fly trans-continent & a city native, is announced as the namesake for the county's 1st airport.
- (1928) World press report the city's US Courthouse uncovering KKK influence in the Niles, Ohio riots & infiltration in the Ohio county's police.
- (1928) Council debates a bill to spend $102,170ia to win hosting rights to the National Balloon races.
- (1938) The annual NFL Rules Conference meets in the city with George Halas presiding.
- (1944) USS LST-749 is laid down at Neville Island.
- (1955) At Buffalo, the Hornets win their 2nd Calder Cup 4-2 in Game 6.
- (1962) At Forbes Field v Philadelphia, Pirates star Roberto Clemente hits the 1st opening day grand slam in franchise history.
- (1967) Rostraver Airport opens.
- (1968) As the only MLB team to honor MLK with 2 days off the Pirates finally start their season, at Houston.
- (1970) EDMC registers for business at 635 Smithfield.
- (1971) In the 99th such NL game Pirates star Willie Stargell hits his 3rd 3 homer game, a loss at Atlanta in 12.
- (1976) The Pirates open the season at Philadelphia, replacing Bob Prince with Milo Hamilton, the only team in sports history to have back-to-back hall of famers broadcasting.
- (1978) Treasury Sec. Blumenthaul, Gov. Shapp & CEO Schmücker dedicate VW Westmoreland & its 1st completed car, a week after opening.
- (1980) Both Gov. Reagan & Amb. Bush visit Westmoreland County's "annual GOP spring dinner" after Bush visits CMU.
- (1991) Sen. Heinz is laid to rest after a morning ceremony at Heinz Chapel with Rep. Santorum, Mayor Masloff, Sen. Specter, Gov. Casey, USAG Thornburgh, Lynn Swann, Mr. Rogers & Bishop Bevilacqua all visiting.
- (1992) Penguin fans rejoice as the NHL strike is resolved.
- (1992) KDKA plays its last song as Larry Richert rolls American Pie.
- (1993) At the Igloo the Penguins set the all-time NHL consecutive wins record 17-0, 4-2 v the Rangers.
- (2002) Carnegie Museums announce a $49.4 millionia renovation.
- (2005) Pitt hosts a celebration of 50 years of Dr. Salk's polio vaccine.
- (2006) National press spotlight the city as only 100 come out to protest for immigration reform.
- (2006) Michael Keaton throws out the 1st pitch at the PNC Park opener v the Dodgers, commenting about ownership: "I fear they will take advantage of the good will of the people who continue to show up. For my money, that's disrespectful. At some point, you have to write the check.”
- (2007) Romoff announces plans to UPMC US Steel tower.
