Today in history

On this date in history:

• One hundred and 70 years ago today, President Zachary Taylor died after just 16 months in office.
• 86 years ago, Donald Duck made his theatrical debut with Wise Little Hen.
• Seventy-five years ago today, 1.5 million people in Los Angeles watched a victory parade for George S. Paton and James Doolittle.
• Seventy years ago today, B. Jay Cooper was born in Waterbury, Conn.
• Fifty years ago today …