TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1674, Francois de Montmorency-laval was officially named Bishop of Quebec by Pope Clement X.

In 1764, civil law replaced military rule in Canada.

In 1800, Spain sold Louisiana to France by a secret treaty. In 1853, the “Toronto Globe” was issued as a daily newspaper.

In 1867, Karl Marx published the first volume of “Das Kapital” in London.

In 1869, the first postcards were printed and put on sale by the Austrian government. In 1876, the first western Canadian wheat was shipped to Ontario.

In 1884, the first women were admitted to University College at the University of Toronto.

In 1903, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the host Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. Boston won the series 5-3.