1863 — Morgan’s Raiders, approximately 2,000 Confederate soldiers under the command of John Hunt Morgan, attacked about 400 Indiana militia and citizen volunteers outside Corydon. The “Battle of Corydon” was the only Civil War clash on Indiana soil.
1889 — Noble Sissell was born in Indianapolis. He became a popular composer, lyricist, bandleader, singer and playwright. He was best known for the Broadway musical “Shuffle Along” and the hit song “I’m Just Wild About Harry.”
1913 — The Senate Avenue YMCA, at the corner of Senate and Michigan in Indianapolis, was dedicated by Dr. Booker T. Washington. While he was in the city, Dr. Washington was a guest at the home of Madam C. J. Walker.
1913 — The library board in Kingman, Ind., received word that Andrew Carnegie had granted $8,000 for the construction of a new library. The structure was dedicated in April 1915 and, after more than a century, continues to serve the community.
1949 — The Brown County Playhouse was opened in Nashville, Ind., Local resident A. Jack Rogers and Indiana University Professor Lee Norvelle established the “straw hat” theater.
1987 — President Ronald Reagan visited Danville, Ind., and spoke in the rotunda of the Hendricks County Courthouse. Later in the day he was in Indianapolis to address members of the National Association of Counties.