1861 – Battle of Vienna, VA and Secessionville, SC (James Island)
1897 – A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the Republic would not be dissolved until a year later.
1925 – The Union Government rejects a round-table conference with India on the grounds that it will constitute interference in South African affairs
1935 – US Congress accepts FDR’s “New Deal”
1943 – Race riot in Beaumont Texas (2 die)
1944 – US bombs Kyushu Japan
1974 – Sandra Haynie wins Lawson’s LPGA Golf Open
1980 – “Blues Brothers” premieres in Chicago
1984 – Matt de Waal finishes 14,290-mi round trip from Salt Lake City (106d)
1994 – Martin Brodeur becomes 1st Devil to win Calder Trophy
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