1993 ~ Frank Zappa, Rock Legend, died of prostate cancer


1783 ~ George Washington delivered his farewell address to his officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York City.


1816 ~ James Monroe of Virginia was elected (by electors) the fifth president of the United States


1875 ~ William Marcy "Boss" Tweed of New York's Tammany Hall escaped from jail and fled the country.


1945 ~ The Senate approved U.S. participation in the United Nations


1991 ~ Associated Press correspondent Terry Anderson is released after seven years as a hostage in Lebanon

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The selfish, they're all standing in line
Faithing and hoping to buy themselves time
Me, I figure as each breath goes by
I only own my mind