This is not how today got its name

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You knew that, of course.

A couple of guys from my father’s hometown went down to New York City to see this fight (the Louis-Schmeling rematch). They were a little late getting to Yankee Stadium. Just as they got to their seats, the fight was over.

At least that’s how everyone told the story.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Louis_vs._Max_Schmeling