1616 – First non-aristocratic, free public school in Europe is opened in Frascati, Italy
1894 – Japan defeats China in Battle of Ping Yang
1900 – A Boer delegation issues an appeal at the Hague, Netherlands, that the major powers intervene in the war in South Africa
1928 – Cards set NL record of 18 men left on base beating Phillies 8-6
1928 – Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin while studying influenza
1951 – “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” closes at Ziegfeld NYC after 740 performances
1964 – Final edition of socialist British newspaper “Daily Herald”
1968 – NY Zendo (Shoboji) was opened by S Nakagawa and D S Harada
1977 – Orioles forfeit to Blue Jays when mgr Earl Weaver pulls team off field in 5th citing hazardous condition (small tarpaulin on bullpen mound)
1977 – US President Jimmy Carter meets with 15 record company executives