On this day...
1832 — John Calhoun becomes first Vice-President to resign (differences with President Jackson)
1836 — Spain recognizes independence of México
1849 — M Jolly-Bellin discovers dry-cleaning, he accidentally upset lamp containing turpentine & oil on his clothing & sees cleaning effect
1869 — William Finley Semple of Mount Vernon OH, patents chewing gum
1895 — World's first movie theater opens in Paris
1902 — Trans-Pacific cable links Hawaii to U.S.
1904 — First daily wireless weather forecasts published (London)
1912 — National Council of Young Israel convenes
1931 — Lin-Sen succeeds Chiang Kai-shek as President of Nanjing-China
1945 — Congress officially recognizes "Pledge of Allegiance"
1950 — Chinese troops cross 38th Parallel, into South Korea
1972 — Kim Il-song, becomes President of North Korea
1980 — México terminated fishing agreements with U.S.
1985 — Warring Lebanese Moslem & Christian leaders sign peace agreement
1991 — Irene the Icon of the Greek Orthodox church returns after being stolen