U.S. Marines are sent to the island the next day, ostensibly to protect American business interests. Many are enterprising car owners taking advantage of the growing market for transportation. Ty Cobb steals 96 bases, setting a record that would stand until 1962 when Maury Wills stole 104. On Feb. 23 the nation's least stringent divorce law goes into effect in Nevada, requiring a residency of only six months to break the bonds of matrimony. Congress creates the U.S. Coast Guard.
Information is drawn from news accounts, archives and other historical records.
Information is drawn from news accounts, archives and other historical records. 20th Century Countdown. The Odessa American's daily countdown of the last 100 years, from 1900 through 1999, with a short summary of some news and newsmakers affecting residents of Odessa. Copyright 1999 Odessa American. All rights reserved.