On this day

In 1875, Harvard-Yale game was 1st college football contest with uniforms

In 1900, Baltimore Orioles now NY Yankees entered baseball's American League

In 1907, French cyclist Paul Cornu flew 1st helicopter (twin rotor)

Percy McDonnell

Percy McDonnell who was born in 1860 was an Australian cricketer who captained the Australian Test team in six matches. It included the tour of England in 1888. He was an attacking batsman and his averages are among the very best of his era.