1898 – US Marines land in Cuba during Spanish–American War
1915 – British/French troops conquer German colony of Cameroon
1924 – 1st political convention broadcast on radio-Republicans at Cleveland
1934 – FIFA World Cup Final, Stadio Nazionale PNF, Rome, Italy: Angelo Schiavio scores the winner in extra time as Italy beats Czechoslovakia, 2-1
1940 – French government moves to Bordeaux
1981 – Pete Rose ties Stan Musial’s NL record of 3,630 hits
1989 – “Tales From The Crypt” TV Anthology debuts on HBO
1991 – David Lynch’s “Twin Peaks” airs its final episode airs on ABC-TV
2001 – French Open Men’s Tennis: Gustavo Kuerten of Brazil wins his 3rd French title; beats Spaniard Àlex Corretja 6-7, 7-5, 6-2, 6-0
2012 – 66th Tony Awards: Once and Clybourne Park win