March 18th, 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. event on March 18, 1893.

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March 18th, 1893BirthJean Goldkette, Greek-born jazz musician (died in 1962)

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