1512 – Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg.
1555 – English parliament refuses to recognize Philip of Spain as king
1914 – Battle of Warsaw ends with German defeat
1950 – Tom Powers of Duke scores 6 touchdowns
1957 – Marlene Hagge wins LPGA Lawton Golf Open
1973 – A’s manager Dick Williams quits after A’s beat Mets in World Series
1986 – Republic of Marshall Islands signs Compact of Free Association with US
1987 – Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Robert M Solow
2005 – 52nd National Film Awards (India): “Page 3” wins the Golden Lotus
2009 – MLB National League Championship: Philadelphia Phillies beat Los Angeles Dodgers, 4 games to 1