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DiMaggio retirement 1951

DiMaggio literally hangs up his glove after announcing his retirement from the game at the Yankees' Fifth Avenue offices. — Photo by Bettmann/Corbis

 

DECEMBER 11, 1951

 

Joltin' Joe DiMaggio holds a press conference to announce his retirement from baseball, after 13 years of playing for the New York Yankees.

 

1911: Marie Curie becomes

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very interesting snippets of history. You might want to pick a day and list three or four memorablel moments on a certain day. Enjoyed reading

15 months ago

Okay. Thanks Carole.

15 months ago