On this day
1775-King George III proclaims colonies to be in open rebellion
1864-Geneva Convention signed, by 12 nations
1910-Japan annexes Korea
1911-Mona Lisa stolen from Louvre
1951-Harlem Globetrotters play in Olympic Stadium, Berlin before 75,052
1968-First papal visit to Latin America (Pope Paul VI arrives in Bogota)
1979-200 black leaders, meet in NY, to support Andrew Young
1982-Gen. Ariel Sharon urges Palestinians to discuss peaceful coexistence
1986-NASA announces tests designed to verify ignition pressure dynamics
1987-Madonna's "Who's "That Girl," single goes No. 1
1988-Australia unveils first platinum coin (Koala)
1988-NBC premieres "Later" with Bob Costas (1st guest Linda Ellerbee)
1989-First complete ring around Neptune discovered