1917-U.S. declares war on Germany, enters World War I
1945-Massive kamikaze-attack on US battle fleet near Okinawa
1950-John F. Dulles becomes advisor to US Secretary of State Dean Acheson
1954-U.S. performs atmospheric nuclear test at Bikini Island
1968-94.5% of East German voters approve new socialist constitution
1972-Egypt drops diplomatic relations with Jordan
1991-Argentine soocer star Diego Maradona suspended for 15 month by Italian League for testing positive for cocaine use
1992-Serbian troops begin siege of Sarajevo
1994-Liberal Supreme Court Justice Blackmun (Roe vs Wade) resigns
1994-Palestinian suicide bomber kills 7 Israelis & himself
1997-Annika Sorenstam wins LPGA Longs Drugs Challenge