1967
Bitch of Buchenwald Hangs Herself in Prison
Ilse Koch "Bitch of Buchenwald" was the wife of Karl-Otto Koch, commandant of the Nazi concentration camps Buchenwald and Majdanek. In 1943 both Kochs were arrested by the SS of all people for embezzlement, and the murder of prisoners. Ilse was eventually acquitted, while her husband was executed in 1945. Ilse was then rearrested by the U.S. in 1945. She was eventually convicted to life in prison in 1951.
1917
That American Baseball Arm. Now that's an impressive front page graphic.
1867
Mike McCool defeats Aaron Jones in 34 rounds to win the bare knuckle Heavyweight Championship of America
Mike "the Deck Hand Champion" McCool
Born 1837; in England
Height 6'2"
Weight 200 lbs
McCool won the Heavyweight Championship of America 3 times, once by disqualification. His career ended in 1873 when he was charged with shooting another boxer by the name of Patsy Mavery.
Little is known about Aaron Jones, but below is a picture of one of his fights that he went on to lose after 60 rounds.