1864: The House bill incorporating the Arizona Historical Society is approved by Gov. John C. Goodwin.
1908: The Arizona Republic stages the first overland auto race in the state. Four cars leave Los Angeles at midnight and reach Phoenix in 41.5 hours.
1916: Thomas E. Campbell defeats incumbent George W.P. Hunt in the race for Arizona governor by only 30 votes, setting off a five-month legal battle.
1959: University of Arizona mascot Wilbur the Wildcat makes his first appearance at the UA football game versus Texas Tech in Tucson.
1973: Scottsdale's Jim Palmer wins first of 3 Cy Young awards.
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