1760 – Afghans defeat the Indian Maratha Empire in the Battle of Barari Ghat
1792 – Russia and Turkey sign Peace of Jassy
1894 – New England Telephone and Telegraph installs the first battery-operated telephone switchboard in Lexington, Massachusetts.
1908 – Muir Woods National Monument, California, established
1937 – Maxwell Anderson’s stage drama “High Tor” premieres at Martin Beck Theatre, NYC; runs for 171 performances, wins Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play
1945 – US soldiers led by General Douglas MacArthur invades Philippines
1951 – Washington Capitals NBA team folds
1977 – Australian Open Men’s Tennis: American Roscoe Tanner wins his first and only Grand Slam event; beats Guillermo Vilas of Argentina 6-3, 6-3, 6-3
2007 – 33rd People’s Choice Awards: Johnny Depp and Jennifer Aniston win (Movie Star) and Patrick Dempsey and Eva Longoria win (TV)
2021 – Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 crashes in the Java Sea just after take off from Jakarta, Indonesia, killing all 62 on board