1776- George Washington's retreating army crossed the Delaware River from New Jersey to Pennsylvania during the American Revolution.
1941- the United States entered World War II as Congress declared war against Japan one day after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
1980- Rock musician John Lennon was shot to death outside his New York City apartment building by Mark David Chapman. The former Beatle was 40.
Also turning 40 today is one of my favorite baseball pitchers Mike Mussina
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