1718 – The city of New Orleans founded by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville
1891 – Battle in Bunyoro: Capt F Lugard stops Muslim rebellion, 300 killed
1921 – 47th Kentucky Derby: Charles Thompson on Behave Yourself wins 2:04.2
1925 – Phillies have their 8th game postponed in a row
1925 – Pirate shortstop Glenn Wright makes an unassisted triple play
1960 – “From A to Z” closes at Plymouth Theater NYC after 21 performances
1961 – “Young Abe Lincoln” closes at Eugene O’Neill NYC after 27 performances
1962 – US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island
1973 – Pulitzer prize awarded to Eudora Welty (Optimist’s Daughter)
1986 – 30th European Cup: Steaua Bucuresti beats Barcelona (0-0, 2-0 on penalties) at Seville