Fun Facts for Sept. 21

Today, September 21, is National Pecan Cookie Day and International Banana Festival Day. 

In History:  

In 1780, during the American Revolution, American General Benedict Arnold met with British Major John Andre to discuss handing over West Point to the British, in return for the promise of a large sum of money and a high position in the British army.

In 1621, King James of England gave Canada to Sir Alexander Sterling.  

In 1066, Norway King Harald III Hardrada beat British militia in the Battle at Fulford.    

In Sports:

In 1997, Mike Piazza became the 2nd player to hit a home run out of Dodger Stadium.             
(1)  Who was first?  (He did it twice.)

In 1991, the USA Basketball "Dream Team" for the 1992 Olympics was announced.  
(2)  Who were the 12 members?  Eleven are in the Basketball Hall of Fame.

In 1986, New York Jets beat Miami Dolphins 51-45 in OT.   
(3)  How many passing yards and passing TDs did Marino have?     

In 1981, Steve Carlton recorded his 3,118^th strikeout breaking Bob Gibson's NL record.   
(4)  Whom did he strike out?  His victim was recently elected to the Hall of Fame.

In 1970, "Monday Night Football" premiered on ABC.      
(5)  Who won?  Hint: the Jets lost.

Post your responses.  Don't look up the answers -- where is the challenge.  The answers will appear tomorrow.