On Aug. 5, 1833, Chicago was incorporated as a village with a population of 200.
In 1861 the U.S. government levied an income tax for the first time. Incomes of more than $800 were taxed at the rate of 3 percent.
In 1864 Adm. David Farragut is said to have given his famous order, “Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!” as he led his Union fleet against Confederate forces in Alabama’s Mobile Bay.
In 1914 the first electric traffic lights were installed, in Cleveland.
In 1962 actress Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her Los Angeles home; she was 36.
In 1963 the U.S., Britain and the Soviet Union formally signed a treaty outlawing nuclear tests in the atmosphere, in space and at sea.
In 2005 the NCAA announced it would shut American Indian nicknames and images out of postseason tournaments.
In 2006 the late Reggie White joined the Pro Football Hall of Fame along with Troy Aikman, Warren Moon, John Madden, Rayfield Wright and Harry Carson.
