On this day in history a few important events took place…
1931 – Well-known gangster, Al Capone (“Scarface”), is found guilty of income tax evasion. One week later, he was sentenced to 11 years in prison in addition to a fine of $50,000.
1933 – Dr. Albert Einstein and his wife – who are fleeing from Nazi Germany – arrive in Princeton, New Jersey, where he will continue his scientific work at the Institute of Advanced Study.
1943 – The 415-km Thailand Burma railroad between Bangkok, Thailand and Rangoon, Burma is completed. During the construction of the railway, approximately 13,000 prisoners of war and 100,000 civilians died as a result of the living and working conditions.
1979 – Mother Teresa is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work on behalf of the poor and destitute in Calcutta, India.
2006 – The United States population reaches 300 million.
And in 1958 my friend Judy was born on this date!
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