1922-Ottoman Empire abolished
1936-Mussolini describes alliance between Italy & Germany as an "axis"
11946-West German state of Niedersachsen formed
1954-Algeria begins rebellion against French rule
1956-Delhi becomes a territory of the Indian union
1963-Revolt against the Diem regime in South Vietnam
1964-Kansas City Chief Len Dawson passes for 6 touchdowns vs Denver (49-39)
1970-Discotheque in Grenoble France burns, all exits padlocked & 142 die
1981-Antigua & Barbuda gains independence from Britain (National Day)
1988-Staten Island ferry gets first pay phones
1993-European Union comes into existence