1786-First newspaper published west of Alleghenies, Pitts Gazette
1835-First sugar plantation in Hawaii begins
1858-First commercial treaty between US & Japan signed
1858-U.S. citizens allowed to live anywhere in Japan
1899-First motorcycle race, Manhattan Beach, NY
1920-First transcontinental airmail flight from NY to SF
1948-King George VI opens 14th modern Olympic games in London
1957-International Atomic Energy Agency established by U.N.
1958-President Eisenhower signs NASA & Space Act of 1958
1967-Moderate quake (6.5) strikes Caracas Venezuela causing severe damage
1973-Greek plebiscite chooses republic over monarchy
1981-Prince Charles of England weds Lady Diana Spencer
1982-Andy Taylor of rock group Duran Duran weds Tracie Wilson
1988-Gorbachev pushes plan electing president & parliament in March, 1989
1991-Donald Trump gives Marla Maples a 7+ carat engagement ring