Portal:Pittsburgh/On this day/January 6
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- (1774) Dr. Connolly posts his appointment as Virginia commander & formation of a militia on Ft. Pitt's walls, conflicting with the Pennsylvanians.
- (1806) Pentland of The Commonwealth challenges Bates to a duel.
- (1830) Rep. Baldwin is commissioned as the area's 1st U.S. Supreme Court justice.
- (1885) Cardwell v American Bridge is argued.
- (1917) The Watch Tower National Convention opens.
- (1925) Panthers open their 18th season at the new Pitt Pavilion v Geneva.
- (1926) Marcus Loew announces the state's largest theater.
- (1945) USS LST-1038 is launched at Neville Island.
- (1963) The Steelers lose the Playoff Bowl (named for co-owner Bert Bell) to Detroit.
- (1979) For the 1st time (and in its 4th season) SNL is aired in metro Pittsburgh.
- (1980) The Steelers win at Three Rivers for their record 4th AFC Title & Super Bowl.
- (1982) The 1st Rand McNally Places Rated Almanac ranks the city 3rd most livable, a prelude to 2 #1 rankings.
- (1985) In the last title game for a decade the Steelers allow Dan Marino 421 yds at Miami.
- (1994) Big Wheel begins liquidation laying off over 110 at New Castle HQ.
- (2002) Both Hines Ward & Santonio Holmes break 1,000 yds as the Steelers beat Cleveland.
- (2003) #2 Panthers beat #6 ND in 1st nationally televised game from the Pete 72-55.
- (2007) Joe Hardy hosts Bette Midler, Robin Williams, Christina Aguilera, Gov. Rendell, Lord Palumbo & Sec. Ridge at Nemacolin.
- (2013) Penguin fans rejoice as the NHL lockout is resolved.
