
Wednesday's History Lesson: May 20th is the 140th day of the year .. There are 225 days remaining in 2009
-- On this date in 1506, Christopher Columbus died in poverty
-- On this date in 1874, Levis Jeans were first sold for $13.50 a dozen
-- On this date in 1892, the clothes dryer was invented
-- On this date in 1940, the helicopter was invented
-- On this date in 1971, Chicago singer Peter Cetera lost four teeth and had to have major plastic surgery after being mugged at a Cubs game
-- On this date in 1989, Gilda Radner died of cancer at age 42
-- On this date in 1993, 93 million people watched the final episode of Cheers
-- On this date in 2006, San Francisco Giants star Barry Bonds tied Babe Ruth for second place on the home run career list with his 714th homer.