1979 Event ABC broadcasts "Iran Crisis: American Held Hostage" with Frank Reynolds (forerunner to "Nightline") 1915 Event National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NASA forerunner) created 1908 Event Aldrich Vineland Currency Act forerunner to Federal Reserve System 1893 Event Cleveland passes Park Act (forerunner of Metroparks) 1883 Event Ontario Rugby Football Union (forerunner of CFL) forms 1819 Birthday Mirza Ali Mohammad, The Bab, forerunner of Baha'u'llah 1799 Event Bank of Manhattan Company opens in New York City (forerunner to Chase Manhattan)
