1787 – New Jersey becomes 3rd state to ratify US constitution
1865 – 1st US cattle importation law passed
1878 – French SS Byzantin sinks after collision in Dardanelles, 210 killed
1947 – Pope Pius XII publishes encyclical Optissima Pax
1958 – Niger gains autonomy within French Community (National Day)
1961 – Britain’s EMI Records originally rejects the Beatles
1965 – “La Grusse Valise” closes at 54th St Theater NYC after 7 performances
1969 – “Coco” opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 333 performances
1971 – 1st Candlelight Processional at the EPCOT Center, Disney World
1984 – 73rd Davis Cup: Sweden beats USA in Gothenburg (4-1)