1663 – King Charles II of England grants a charter to Rhode Island
1731 – Theologian Jonathan Edwards preaches his sermon “God Glorified in Man’s Dependence” in Boston, later his first published sermon
1776 – Colonel John Nixon gives the 1st public reading of the Declaration of Independence to an assemblage of citizens in Philadelphia
1853 – Commodore Matthew C. Perry sails his frigate Susquehanna into Tokyo Bay, opening Japan to Western influence and trade
1889 – John L. Sullivan KOs Jake Kilrain in 75 rounds (last bare-knuckle bout)
1928 – Phillies set record of errorless 25 inning doubleheader
1933 – British Open Men’s Golf, St Andrews: Denny Shute beats fellow American Craig Wood by 5 strokes in a 36-hole Saturday playoff to win his only Open title
1935 – 3rd All Star Baseball Game: AL wins 4-1 at Municipal Stadium, Cleve
1995 – NHL Draft: Detroit Jr. Red Wings (OHL) defenceman Bryan Berard first pick by Ottawa Senators
1997 – 68th All Star Baseball Game: AL wins 3-1 at Jacobs Field, Cleveland