1776—Declaration of Independence is read to George Washington’s troops (NY).1795—James Swan pays off the $2,024,899 US national debt.
1815—1st natural gas well in US is discovered.
1842—Notary Stamp Law passes.
1846—The territory of the District of Columbia south of the Potomac River (39 mi or about 100km) is returned to Virginia through an Act of Congress.
1872—Doughnut cutter patents by John Blondel, Thomaston, Me.
1910—Walter Brookins becomes 1st to pilot an airplane to 1 mile altitude.
1918—Congress creates Distinguished Service Award.
1937—72nd British Golf Open: Henry Cotton shoots a 290 at Carnoustie Golf Links.
1944—World’s largest circus tent catches fire at Ringling Brother’s – Barnum & Bailey 2nd performance, 168 die (Hartford, Conn)
1951—US President Harry Truman asks Congress to formally end state of war with Germany.
1953—1st helicopter passenger service (NYC)
1955—Bill Haley & Comets “Rock Around the Clock” tops billboards chart.
1956—Dick Clark’s 1st appearance as host of American Bandstand.
1966—95th British Gold Open: Jack Nicklaus shoots 282 at Muirfield Gullane.
1970—In Atlanta, Chief-No-ka-homa is joined by cousin Chief Round-the-Horn.
1978—“Hello, Dolly!” closes at Lunt-Fontanne Theater NYC after 152 performances.
1987—Colonel Oliver North admits to shredding Iran-Contra evidence.
1996—US Senate approves 90 cents raise to $4.25 minimum wage.
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