1568 – The Netherlands declares independence from Spain
1863 – Organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan
1901 – US captures leader of Filipino rebels, Emilio Aguinaldo
1911 – NY Public Library building at 5th Avenue dedicated by President Taft
1953 – WHIZ TV channel 18 in Zanesville, OH (NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting
1968 – Beatles open 2nd Apple Boutique at 161 New Kings Road, London
1980 – ABC Masters Bowling Tournament won by Neil Burton
1988 – 41st Cannes Film Festival: “Pelle erobreren” directed by Bille August wins the Palme d’Or
1995 – 47th time opposing pitchers hit HRs, K Foster (Cubs)/M Freeman (Rocks)
2010 – NHL Western Conference Finals: Chicago Black Hawks beat San Jose Sharks, 4 games to 0