193 – Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is assassinated 66 days into his reign
1619 – England and the Netherlands sign treaty about trading in the Indies
1858 – Donati Comet 1st seen named after its discoverer
1913 – 1st strike settlement mediated by US Department of Labor – railroad clerks
1946 – Italian plebiscite chooses republic over monarchy (National Day)
1950 – St Louis Browns pitcher Harry Dorish swipes home vs Washington Senators
1971 – European Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London: Ajax beats Panathinaikos, 2-0; Dutch champions begin 3-year period of domination
2002 – 56th Tony Awards: “Thoroughly Modern Millie” (musical) and “The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?” (play) win