1693-College of William & Mary chartered in Williamsburg - Va
1788-Mass becomes 6th state to ratify constitution
1840-Waitangi Day; treaty signed between European & Natives of N Zealand
1900-Spanish-American War ends
1919-1st day of 5-day Seattle general strike
1922-US - UK - France - Italy & Japan sign Washington naval arms limitation
1933-20th amendment changes date of presidential inaugurations
1952-Elizabeth II becomes queen of Great Britain
1959-Fidel Castro is interviewed by Edward R Murrow
1968-Former President Dwight Eisenhower shot a hole in one
1974-3rd time Rangers shut-out Islanders 6-0
1977-4th time Rangers shut-out Islanders 4-0