Today in History

The Diet of Japan establishes the country’s official national flag, the Hinomaru, and national anthem, “Kimi Ga Yo.”.

Twenty-fifth Olympic Summer Games closes in Barcelona, Spain.

Ashley Johnson, film (The Help) and TV actress (Growing Pains), video game voice-overs (The Last of Us).

England’s first major nude beach established, at the seaside resort of Brighton.

First NFL game in Louisiana Superdome; Houston Oilers defeat New Orleans Saints 13-7.

Gerald Ford is sworn in as president of the United States after the resignation of President Richard Nixon.

Le Roy (Satchel) Paige inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame.

Chris Cuomo, TV journalist and anchor.

Charles Manson’s followers kill actress Sharon Tate and her three guests in her Beverly Hills home.

Gillian Anderson, film and TV actress (The X-Files).

Singapore expelled from Malaysia following economic disagreements and racial tensions; becomes independent republic.

Hoda Kotb, Daytime Emmy-winning TV news anchor and host.

Whitney Houston, model, singer (“Saving All My Love for You”), actress (The Bodyguard); listed in 2009 Guinness World Records as most awarded female act of all time.

Amy Stiller, stand-up comedian, film and TV actress (Little Fokkers, The King of Queens).