TODAY IN KENTUCKY HISTORY
Kentucky Trivia
Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Southgate native Jim Bunning, born in 1931.
Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Pikeville native Dwight Yoakam, born in 1956.
Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Bowling Green native Matt Shultz, born in 1983.
October 23, 1989, acting on Governor W. Wilkinson’s request, the Kentucky Lottery Corporation decided against launching a controversial game based on professional football, hours after the State Supreme Court had cleared the way for the game to begin. Wilkinson had changed his mind at the last minute, having pushed for the game to be created and implemented.
Kentucky Headlines
October 23, 1924
3 Miners Die In Madisonville Mine Expolsion
Lexington Auto Theft Ring Busted; Judge R.C. Stoll Presides
October 23, 1974
Clay Wade Baily Bridge Opens Between Cincy & Covington; Named After KY Newsman
Senator Marlow Cook Campaigns A Full Day in Northern Kentucky
October 23, 1999
Check Cashing Companies in Kentucky Get Help From Frankfort
Some People Say Governor Gets Too Many Derby Tickets; Patton Disagrees