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Emil Beyer

Emil Beyer, American gymnast and triathlete (d. 1934)
Emil Beyer (November 22, 1876 in New York City – October 15, 1934 in New York City) was an American gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.Born to German immigrant parents in New York City, Beyer was a member of the New York Turnverein. In 1904 he won the silver medal in the team event. He was also 30th in gymnastics all-around event, 34th in gymnastics' triathlon event and 36th in athletics' triathlon event.He had entered the United States Military Academy in 1897, but failed to graduate. In later life, he operated a drug store.

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  • 2Feb

    Major League Baseball

    The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs of Major League Baseball is formed.
  • 10Mar

    Alexander Graham Bell

    The first successful test of a telephone is made by Alexander Graham Bell.
  • 22Apr

    MLB

    The first game in the history of the National League was played at the Jefferson Street Grounds in Philadelphia. This game is often pointed to as the beginning of the MLB.
  • 4Jun

    First Transcontinental Railroad

    An express train called the Transcontinental Express arrives in San Francisco, via the First Transcontinental Railroad only 83 hours and 39 minutes after leaving New York City.
  • 25Nov

    Battle of the Little Bighorn

    American Indian Wars: In retaliation for the American defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, United States Army troops sack the sleeping village of Cheyenne Chief Dull Knife at the headwaters of the Powder River.