1922-Ottoman Empire abolished
1928-First celebration of Author's Day
1952-First hydrogen device exploded at Eniwetok Atoll in the Pacific
1954-Algeria begins rebellion against French rule
1956-Delhi becomes a territory of the Indian union
1962-Greece enters the European Common Market
1970-Discotheque in Grenoble France burns, all exits padlocked & 142 die
1974-Fire kills 189 in less than 25 min (Sao Paulo Brazil)
1981-Antigua & Barbuda gains independence from Britain (National Day)
1989-Scandinavian Airlines System bans smoking on many flights
1990-Last of Margaret Thatcher's original cabinet resigns, Deputy PM Sir Geoffrey Howe
1990-Sandra Miller awarded $100 for Mike Tyson fondling her breasts
1993-European Union comes into existence