On this day in history... DateTime:9/27/2009 11:20:23 AM
1872 - World's largest gold nugget (215 kg) found in New South Wales.
1924 - General Christian Worker's union demands 8 hr work day in Belgium.
1926 - John C. Garand patents semi-automatic rifle.
1957 - Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Mont, became 1st NHLer to score 500 goals.
1980 - Steve McPeak rides 101'9" unicycle.
1997 - 700th World Series home run (Sandy Alomar, Cleve Indians).
2001 - Zoo Tycoon released.
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