Today in History - March 18

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Friday, Mar 18 2011 by

1893 – Former Governor General Lord Stanley pledges to donate a silver challenge cup, later named after him, as an award for the best hockey team in Canada; originally presented to amateur champions, the Stanley Cup has been awarded to the top pro team since 1910, and since 1926, only to National Hockey League teams.

Giant replica of the Stanley Cup (StreetView)
Giant replica of the Stanley Cup

1937 – The New London School explosion kills three hundred, mostly children.

"New London School Explosion Cenotaph" by Matchett Herring Coe (StreetView)
"New London School Explosion Cenotaph" by Matchett Herring Coe

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