1915-First U.S. election by proportional representation, Ashtabula, Ohio
1917-Balfour Declaration proclaims support for a Jewish state in Palestine
1917-Lansing-Ishii Agreement; U.S. recognizes Japan's privileges in China
1934-Babe Ruth tours Tokyo, Japan
1936-First high-definition TV broadcast service, by BBC in London
1948-Truman beats Dewey, confounding pollsters & newspapers
1956-Hungary appeals for U.N. assistance against Soviet invasion
1956-Israel captures Gaza and Sheham
1962-JFK announces Cuban missile bases were being dismantled
1964-CBS purchases NY Yankees
1976-Former Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter defeats incumbent Gerald R. Ford in race for Presidency
1983-President Reagan signs a bill establishing Martin L. King day
1988-Shamir Likud wins election in Israel
1991-Jermaine Jackson releases "Word to the Badd!!" anti Michael song