The 2001  Mariners are best remembered as the team that let go three of the  greatest stars of their generation (Randy Johnson, Ken Griffey Jr.,  and Alex Rodriguez) and then tied the MLB record for most wins in a  season.    Note: Most MLB losses was by the 62 Mets 120.
comments powered by Disqus. History buffs may want to know which president was in office when the White House was set on fire. The White House was set on fire twice since the founding of the United States in 1776. 1  The first fire occurred during the War of 1812; James Madison was the elected president at the time. 2  The second fire occurred in 1929; Herbert Hoover was in office then.
History of The White House. Our first president, George Washington, selected the site for the White House in 1791. Every president since John Adams has occupied the White House, and the history of this building extends far beyond the construction of its walls. The Building; Past Presidents and First Ladies; About The White House