Today In History
A Day in the History of the Civil War
Today is Saturday, October 17, 2020.
Events
1860 1st British Golf Open: Willie Park shoots a 164 at Prestwick Club
1860 1st pro golf tournament held (Scotland) (Willie Park wins)
1862 Battle of Leetown & Thoroughfare Gap, VA
That's all for today
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