1930 – US Veterans Administration forms
1948 – WSPD TV channel 13 in Toledo, OH (NBC) begins broadcasting
1972 – In New York 57 murders occur in 24 hours
1980 – Jean-Claude Droyer climbs Eiffel Tower in 2 hrs 18 mins
1983 – World’s lowest-ever natural temperature is recorded: -89.2°C (-128.6°F; 184.0 K) at the Soviet Vostok Station in Antarctica, surpassing record at same location set in 1960
1995 – Brian Lara completes a pair for West Indians vs. Kent
1995 – KC Royals set club record of 22 singles in 15 innings
2024 – Copa America: Argentina defeats Columba 1-0 to win record 16th title in a delayed match in Miami