1494 - Spain and Portugal divided the new lands they had discovered between themselves.
1498 - Christopher Columbus left on his third voyage of exploration.
1546 - Peace of Ardes ended the war between France and England.
1654 - Louis XIV was crowned King of France.
1712 - The Pennsylvania Assembly banned the importation of slaves.
1775 - The United Colonies changed their name to the United States.
1863 - Mexico City was captured by French troops.
1903 - Professor Pierre Curie revealed the discovery of Polonium.
1929 - The sovereign state of Vatican City came into existence as copies of the Lateran Treaty were exchanged in Rome.
1939 - King George VI and his wife, Queen Elizabeth, arrived in the U.S. It was the first visit to the U.S. by a reigning British monarch.
1942 - The Battle of Midway ended. The sea and air battle lasted 4 days.
1948 - The Communists completed their takeover of Czechoslovakia.
Famous Birthdays:
1848 - Paul Gauguin, Post-Impressionist artist
1909 - Jessica Tandy, Actress
1909 - Virginia Apgar, Physician that specialized in anesthesia
1928 - Charles Strouse, Composer
1930 - Dolores Gray, Actress
1940 - Tom Jones, Singer
1952 - Liam Neeson, Actor
1956 - L.A Reid, Record producer
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