November 1st: Seabiscuit wins “Race of the Century”

Today is Friday, November 1st, the 306th day of 2024. There are 60 days left in the year.

Today in history:

On November 1, 1938, in a two-horse match race, Seabiscuit defeated the favored Triple Crown winner War Admiral by four lengths in what was known as the “Race of the Century” at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.

Also on this date:

In 1765, the Stamp Act passed by the British Parliament came into effect, sparking fierce opposition from American colonists.