2003 Event In his State of the Union address, President George W. Bush stated that Saddam Hussein had tried to acquire 'significant quantities of uranium from Africa' (a claim substantiated only by forged documents) 1977 Event Angels acquire Dave Kingman from Padres for cash 9 days later Yankees buy Kingman (started with Mets) who plays in all 4 divisions in 1977 1941 Event Giants acquire Johnny Mize from Cards for 3 players and $50,000 1941 Event Canada and U.S. acquire air bases in Newfoundland (99 yr lease) 1937 Event Red Sox acquire the contract of 19-year-old Ted Williams 1926 Event St. Louis Browns acquire catcher Wally Schang from New York Yankees
