On this day...
1963-Soap operas "General Hospital" & "The Doctors" premier on TV
1970 John Lennon & Yoko Ono release hoax they are having dual sex change operations
1974-Ayatollah Khomeini calls for an Islamic Republic in Iran
1977-Attempt for Muslim state in Chad fails
1982-U.S. formally transfers Canal Zone to Panama
1984-Eight men record longest distance (13 miles) rowed in 24 hours
1991-U.S. minimum wage goes from $3.80 to $4.25 per hour
1991-Warsaw Pact officially dissolves
1991-Supreme Court rules jurors can't be barred from serving due to race
1992-Rocker Billy Idol fined $2,000 for hitting a woman
1992-World's seven wealthiest nations agree on $24 billion aid for former USSR
1994-Bob Feller Statue on Indians Plaza, dedicated
1995-Carlson Wagonlit Travel Agency begins charging $15 service fee
1996-Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Boston MA on WBCN 104.1 FM (morning)