1917-Balfour Declaration proclaims support for a Jewish state in Palestine
1917-Lansing-Ishii Agreement; U.S. recognizes Japan's privileges in China
1934-Babe Ruth tours Tokyo,WE Japan
1936-First high-definition TV broadcast service, by BBC in London
1956-Hungary appeals for U.N. assistance against Soviet invasion
1956-Israel captures Gaza and Sheham
1962-JFK announces Cuban missile bases were being dismantled
1983-Archbishop Hickey conducts papal investigation of Archbishop Hunthausen, Seattle
1983-President Reagan signs a bill establishing Martin L King day
1988-Computer virus strikes Pentagon, SDI research lab & 6 universities
1988-Shamir Likud wins election in Israel
1988-Mexican radio station erroneously reports Mike Tyson dies in car crash
1991-Jermaine Jackson releases "Word to the Badd!!" anti Michael song