Oct 10, 1865 - The billiard ball was patented by John Wesley Hyatt. Hyatt is mainly known for simplifying the production of celluloid, the first industrial plastic.
October 9, 1936 - The first generator at Boulder Dam began transmitting electricity to Los Angeles, CA. The name of the dam was later changed to Hoover Dam.
Oct 4, 1987 – With all the talk about replacement referees during their strike, maybe you remember that NFL owners used replacement personnel to play games despite the player's strike.
Sep 26, 1969 - "The Brady Bunch" series premiered on ABC-TV. Mike and Carol, each with 3 children, complete a merger (marriage) that makes them six.