William McGregor – Founder of the Football Leauge

On March 22, 1888

Aston Villa’s director, William McGregor, formed the English Football League.

This was the world’s first-ever football league.

This Day in History - March 22

1997

The super-bright comet 'Hale-Bopp' reached its closest point to Earth at a distance of 1.215 AU, making it visible to the naked eye.

1982

NASA's Columbia Space Shuttle was successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center.

1946

America built the first rocket to reach an altitude of 50 miles (80 km).

1935

New York became the first US court to allow blood test results to be used as evidence.

1873

The Spanish National Assembly officially abolished slavery in Puerto Rico.

What Happened on Mar 22?

What Happened in 1888?