1783-Treaty of Paris signed (ending the U.S. Revolutionary War)
1833-NY Sun begins publishing (first daily newspaper)
1925-First international handball match held
1930-Hurricane kills 2,000, injures 4,000 (Dominican Republic)
1939-Britain declares war on Germany. France follows 6 hours later quickly joined by Australia, New Zealand, South Africa & Canada
1940-First showing of high definition color TV
1943-Allies invade Italy
1945-Japanese forces in the Philippines surrender to Allies
1967-Nguyen Van Thieu elected president of S. Vietnam under a new constitution
1971-Watergate team breaks into Daniel Ellsberg's doctor's office
1985-NY Met Gary Carter hits 3 consecutive HRs in a game
1990-Helen Hudson sings national anthem in 26th park of year (San Diego)