 where an American engineer, Jennings Cox, supervised the mining operations. The story says that in 1898, Cox and some of the employees would gather in a local bar for a drink which was made with Bacardi rum, lemon, sugar, and of course, ice. As the years have passed, many notable figures like Ernest Hemingway and President John F. Kennedy have called the daiquiri their favorite drink. Also on this date, in 1910, Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young beat the Washington Senators 5-2 in 11 innings, notching his 500th career win.