1925 Event 13th CFL Grey Cup: Ottawa Senators defeats Win Tammany Tigers, 24-1 1878 Death Boss Tweed, born in New York City, New York, American Politician, Democratic leader of Tammany Hall 1875 Event William Marcy "Boss" Tweed, New York City - Tammany Hall, escapes from jail 1874 Event William Marcy "Boss" Tweed, of Tammany Hall in New York City convicted of defrauding city of $6M, sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment 1871 Event Boss Tweed (William Macy Tweed), Democratic leader of Tammany Hall, arrested after New York Times exposed his corruption 1823 Birthday Boss Tweed, corrupt Democratic political boss, Tammany Hall in New York City 1789 Event Society of St. Tammany is formed by Revolutionary War soldiers. It later becomes an infamous group of New York City political bosses
