On This Date...
In 1984: Asa Long became the oldest U.S. national checkers champion in Tupelo, Mississippi, at age 79 years 334 days. He was also the youngest champ, winning the title in Boston 61 years earlier at age 18.
In 1988: The first known case of a bull attacking a jet plane was recorded when an Indian Airlines Boeing 737 was charged while landing at Baroda Airport, India. The bull was killed.