2012
Gay pride events are banned for a century in Moscow.
1999
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes İzmit, Turkey, killing more than 17,000 and injuring 44,000..
1998
U.S. President Clinton admitted to having an improper relationship with Monica Lewinsky, a White House intern.
1982
The first Compact Discs (CDs) are released to the public in Germany.
Montreal catcher Gary Carter the first Expo to reach the 1,000 hit mark, as he hits an infield single against the Atlanta Braves.
1945
Korea is divided into North and South Korea along the 38th parallel.
1908
Fantasmagorie, the first animated cartoon, created by Émile Cohl, is shown in Paris, France.
1891
Electric self-starter for automobile patented.
1835
Solymon Merrick patents wrench.