On this day in 1925, Mrs. Nellie Tayloe Ross was sworn in as 
governor of Wyoming She was the first female governor in
the United States.

Governor Nellie Tayloe Ross seated at her desk (right) in the
Governor’s Office, Wyoming State Capitol Building.

U.S. Representative and former singer-songwriter Salvatore Phillip
“Sonny” Bono died on this day in 1998. He hit a tree while skiing at
Heavenly Mountain Resort near South Lake Tahoe, California. The
results of an autopsy showed no drugs or alcohol in his body.

Sonny Bono and Cher

Sonny Bono’s headstone in Desert Memorial Park, Cathedral City, CA.

Decision made on this day in 2000.

Elián González turned 24 December 6.

Mrs. Nellie Taylor Ross was sworn in as the Governor of
Wyoming on this day in 1925. She was the first female
Governor in the United States and was in office until
January 3, 1927  

Nellie Davis Taylor Ross
(November 29, 1876 – December 19, 1977)

U.S. Representative Sonny Bono died in a skiing accident on this
day in 1998.

Pete Rose admitted to betting on baseball on this day in 20004.

Peter Edward Rose Sr. turned 76 April 14.

Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. is the debut studio album by Bruce
Springsteen. It was produced by Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos during
July–September 1972 at the budget-priced 914 Sound Studios. It was
released on this day in 1973 by Columbia Records to average sales
but positive critical reviews.

Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen turned 68 September 23.