1492 – Spain announces it will expel all Jews
1852 – Anton Rubinsteins opera “Dmitri Donskoi” premieres in St Petersburg
1863 – Mexican forces attacked the French Foreign Legion in Hacienda CamarĂ³n, Mexico.
1900 – The “Hawaiian Organic Act” is enacted by US Congress making Hawaii a US territory
1937 – The Philippines holds a plebiscite for Filipino women on whether they should be extended the right to suffrage; over 90% would vote in the affirmative
1973 – Paul McCartney releases “Red Rose Speedway” including “My Love”
1988 – NJ Devils beat Caps 3-2 taking 7th game of Patrick Division final
1988 – 33rd Eurovision Song Contest: Celine Dion for Switzerland wins singing “Ne partez pas sans moi” in Dublin
2008 – Heidi Klum launches her clothing line for Jordache
2013 – Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna is declared “The First Superstar of Indian cinema” at the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards