1558 – Westmunster Church in Middelburg destroyed by heavy storm
1794 – U.S. Marshal Robert Forsyth is killed in Augusta, Georgia, trying to serve court papers, first US marshal to die carrying out his duties
1805 – Michigan Territory organizes
1897 – M H Cannon becomes 1st woman state senator in US (Utah)
1944 – Crakow-Plaszow Concentration Camp established
1967 – Romeinse Curie installs Council for Pontifical Study commission
1982 – Honduras adopts constitution
1983 – LA Kings’ center Marcel Dionne picks up his 24th NHL career hat-trick and adds 3 assists for 6 points in a 9-7 win at Washington; Kings’ first road win after 8 straight losses
1994 – Irish government announces end of a 20-year broadcasting ban on IRA
2009 – 66th Golden Globes: Slumdog Millionaire, Mickey Rourke, Kate Winslet win