1566 – Beeldenstorm reaches Amsterdam
1919 – “Gasoline Alley” cartoon strip premieres in Chicago Tribune
1920 – American swimmer Warren Kealoha wins first of 2 consecutive Olympic gold medals in the 100m backstroke, beating teammate Ray Kegeris at the Antwerp Games
1944 – Sammellager Drancy freed
1948 – World Council of Churches formed by 147 churches from 44 countries
1954 – First flight of the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.
1970 – Roberto Clemente compiles his record 2nd straight 5-hit game
1975 – Philip Kapleau conducts 1st jukai ceremony in Poland
1979 – Iranian army opens offensive against Kurds
2004 – Winning pitcher Lisa Fernadez (4-0) leads the US to the softball gold medal at the Athens Olympics, beating Australia 5-1
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