1956 – Undefeated world heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano, retires from the ring
1960 – 1st atomic powered electric-drive submarine launched (Tullibee)
1965 – “I’m Solomon” closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 7 performances
1984 – Cleveland Indians beat Detroit Tigers, 8-4, in 19 innings
1989 – Beijing students take over Tiananmen Square in China
1991 – Firestone World Bowling Tournament of Champions won by David Ozio
1992 – “Small Family Business” opens at Music Box Theater NYC for 48 performances
2007 – Estonian authorities remove the Bronze Soldier, a Soviet Red Army war memorial in Tallinn, amid political controversy with Russia.
2014 – Ariana Grande’s first single from her album, “Problem” featuring Iggy Azalea, is released
2021 – Pfizer announces it is working on a new antiviral therapy to treat COVID-19 at its onset and prevent hospitalization