1919

In Boston, a tank containing an estimated 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst, sending the dark syrup coursing through the city’s North End, killing 21 people.

1967

The Green Bay Packers of the National Football League defeated the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League, 35-10, in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game, later known as Super Bowl I.

1973

President Richard Nixon announced the suspension of all U.S. offensive action in North Vietnam, citing progress in peace talks.

1974

The situation comedy “Happy Days” premiered on ABC-TV.