1264 – The Parliament of Ireland meets at Castledermot in County Kildare, the first definitively known meeting of this Irish legislature.
1583 – Richard Martin of London takes out first life insurance policy, on William Gibbons; premium was £383
1837 – Spain gets new Constitution
1863 – After long neglect, Confederates hurriedly fortify Vicksburg
1938 – Babe Ruth is signed as a Dodgers coach for the rest of the season
1944 – U-767 sinks
1955 – “3 for Tonight” closes at Plymouth Theater NYC after 85 performances
1982 – ABC’s All Talk radio network expands to 22 stations
1982 – Voting Rights Act of 1965 extended by Senate by 85-8 vote
1983 – “Pump Boys and Dinettes” closes at Princess Theater NYC after 573 perfs
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