1940-Diplomatic relations broken between Britain & Vichy govt in France
1948-Britain's National Health Service Act begins
1950-Law of Return passes, guarantees all Jews right to live in Israel
1951 Junction transistor invention announced, Murray Hill, NJ
1962-Algeria gains independence after 132 years of French rule
1970-Air Canada DC-8 crashes 7 miles from Toronto's airport killing 109
1977-Pakistan's army, led by Gen Mohammad Zia ul-Haq, seizes power
1983-Woman gives birth to baby 84 days after brain death (Roanoke, VA)
1985-Nicholas Mark Sanders (England) begins circumnavigation of the
globe, covering 13,035 road miles in 78 days, 3 hr, 30 min
1986-Ingrid Kristiansen of Norway sets 10K woman's record (30:13.74)
1989-Rod Stewart hits his head while on stage & knocks himself out