2014 Event Private car scheduling service Uber has been meeting with opposition as it rapidly expands into cities around the world; complaints range from insufficient driver background checks to violation of rules protecting existing transportation services 2013 Event In the U.S., a centerpiece proposal on background checks aimed at tightening gun control, fails in a Senate vote 1994 Event Jennifer Capriati, tennis ace, checks out of drug abuse clinic 1994 Event Tennis star Jennifer Capriati (18), checks into a drug rehab center 1992 Event Ethic committee votes to reveal congressmen who bounced checks 1983 Event Cards outfielder Lonnie Smith checks into a drug rehab 1891 Event 1st travelers checks issued, American Express 1891 Event Travelers checks patents 1772 Event 1st traveller's checks issued (London)
