1768 – Riot breaks out in Boston after customs officials seize sloop owned by John Hancock for alleged customs violation
1876 – 10th Belmont: William Donohue aboard Algerine wins in 2:40.5
1956 – Due to Australia’s strict quarantine regulations, the XVI Summer Olympic equestrian events open in Stockholm, Sweden, five months early
1974 – Philadelphia Phillies slugger Mike Schmidt hits a ball off public address speaker hanging from Houston Astrodome roof
1981 – Seven Brothers Square in Bronx named honoring 7 Santini Bro Moving Co
1996 – Intel releases 200 MHz Pentium chip
2003 – Stephen Schwartz’ musical “Wicked”, starring Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, officially opens at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco, California
2007 – LPGA Championship Women’s Golf, Bulle Rock GC: Suzann Pettersen of Norway wins her first major title by 1 stroke ahead of Australian Karrie Webb