Construction begins on the Brooklyn Bridge, FDR founds the March of Dimes, Apple Computer is incorporated, and Gen. Manuel Noriega surrenders, all on this day.
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U.S. Congress
1953: Frances P. Bolton and her son, Oliver P. Bolton, both Republicans from Ohio, become the first mother and son to serve simultaneously in the U.S. Congress. They would end up serving together for a total of three terms.