1. 13. 17. U. S. HISTORY ON THIS DAY: 1794 - U. S 1.13.17 U.S. HISTORY ON THIS DAY: 1794 - U.S. President Washington approved a measure adding two stars and two stripes to the American flag, following the admission of Vermont and Kentucky to the union. 1928 - Ernst F. W. Alexanderson gave the first public demonstration of television. 1929 – Wyatt Earp dies in LA. 1942 - Henry Ford patented the plastic automobile, which allowed for a 30% decrease in car weight. 1957 - Wham-O began producing "Pluto Platters." This marked the true beginning of production of the flying disc. 1966 - Robert C. Weaver became the first black Cabinet member when he was appointed Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by U.S. President Johnson. 1999 - Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls) announced his retirement from the NBA. BELL WORK: PICK-UP & READ WAR IN EUROPE. COMPLETE QUESTIONS #1-#3 IN YOUR BELL WORK SECTION. AGENDA: FINISH FITB NOTES TOTALITARIANISM & THE OUTBREAK OF WWII. COMPLETE WAR IN EUROPE DBQ. HOMEWORK: WORK ON UNIT VOCABULARY.