1492: Christopher Columbus sails from Spain, headed for the "Indies"; on the same day, all Jews are expelled from Spain.
1811: Birthday of Elisha Graves Otis, of elevator fame.
1912: Birthday of Gene Kelly, actor/dancer (Singin' in the Rain).
1949: Formation of the National Basketball Association.
I wore my Saturn rocket tie, to celebrate the "launching" of Columbus' voyage and the NBA, and also the "lift" of Otis Elevators. Gene Kelly also "lifted off" the floor during many of his dance routines.
Note added August 2010: Gene Kelly's true birthday is August 23, not 3.
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