1939-John Steinbeck novel "The Grapes of Wrath" published
1958-Sputnik 2 (with dog Laika) burns up in atmosphere
1968-Roberto de Vicenzo loses Masters for signing an incorrect score card
1973-Acting FBI director L Patrick Gray resigns after admitting he destroyed evidence in the Watergate scandal
1980-Pulitzer prize awarded to Norman Mailer (Executioner's Song)
1983-President Ronald Reagan signs $165 billion Social Security rescue
1986-Desmond Tutu elected Anglican archbishop of Capetown
1987-Turkey asks to join European market
1989-In the Iran-Contra trial, Oliver North's case goes to the jury
1991-"Mule Bone" closes at Ethel Barrymore Theater NYC after 67 performances
1992-U.N.-imposed embargo against Libya takes effect
1992 "Les Miserables", opens at Palace Theatre, Manchester
1992-Court throws out Apple's lawsuit against Microsoft
1993-Branch Davidian cult leader David Koresh promises to surrender after completion of his Seven Seals manuscript
1994-Billy Joel & Christie Brinkley announce plans to divorce
1994-U.S. F-15 accidentally shoots 2 US helicopters down over Iraq, 26 die
1958-Sputnik 2 (with dog Laika) burns up in atmosphere
1968-Roberto de Vicenzo loses Masters for signing an incorrect score card
1973-Acting FBI director L Patrick Gray resigns after admitting he destroyed evidence in the Watergate scandal
1980-Pulitzer prize awarded to Norman Mailer (Executioner's Song)
1983-President Ronald Reagan signs $165 billion Social Security rescue
1986-Desmond Tutu elected Anglican archbishop of Capetown
1987-Turkey asks to join European market
1989-In the Iran-Contra trial, Oliver North's case goes to the jury
1991-"Mule Bone" closes at Ethel Barrymore Theater NYC after 67 performances
1992-U.N.-imposed embargo against Libya takes effect
1992 "Les Miserables", opens at Palace Theatre, Manchester
1992-Court throws out Apple's lawsuit against Microsoft
1993-Branch Davidian cult leader David Koresh promises to surrender after completion of his Seven Seals manuscript
1994-Billy Joel & Christie Brinkley announce plans to divorce
1994-U.S. F-15 accidentally shoots 2 US helicopters down over Iraq, 26 die
