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Today in 1733 Joseph Priestly (father of soda pop) invents carbonated water.
1945 The Slinky is invented.
1957 Earthquake gives San Francisco the shakes.
1962 President John F. Kennedy visits San Francisco.
1978 Robert Frost Plaza at California Drumm & Market is dedicated.
1981 First class postage is raised from 15 cents to 18 cents.
Today's Birthdays
1923 Marcel Marceau, mime.
1930 Stephen Sodheim, composer, lyricist.
1931 William Shatner, actor, Captain Kirk.
1948 Andrew Lloyd Webber, composer, producer.