The California Gold Rush begins, the Eskimo Pie is patented, Jackie Robinson is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and the first Apple Macintosh goes on sale, all on this day.
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1974: Actor Ed Helms, best known for his TV work on "The Daily Show" and "The Office," and for starring in "The Hangover" movies, is born in Atlanta, Ga.