TAUNTON TIME
7:4911AM
Monday
October 19, 2026
12369
America/New York
Temperature
1°C
⛅
Conditions
Mainly clearHum
96%
Wind
2.9 mph
CITY EVENTS TAUNTON
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Birthplace of Basketball in Springfield
In December 1891, Canadian instructor James Naismith nailed two peach baskets to the gymnasium balcony railings at Springfield College to keep his track students active during winter, creating the sport of basketball.
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