1733-Society of Freemasons opens first American lodge in Boston
1863-President Lincoln issues "eye-for-eye" order to shoot a rebel prisoner
for every black prisoner shot
1908-Around the World Autombile Race ends in Paris
1913-Conclusion of the second Balkan War
1928-George Eastman demonstrates 1st color movie
1942-FDR signs bill creating women's Navy auxiliary agency (WAVES)
1948-Professional wrestling premiers on prime-time network TV (DuMont)
1965-LBJ signs Medicare bill, which went into effect following year
1976-Japanese beat Russian for Olympic gold in woman's volleyball
1980-British New Hebrides becomes independent & takes name Vanuatu
1985 -Discovery moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 51-I mission
1988-Cincinatti Red pitcher John Franco sets a record of 13 saves in 1 month