Today in History

The last original weekday Peanuts comic strip is published after a 50-year run, following the death of the strip’s creator, Charles Schultz.

Mars Polar Lander launched.

The first mobile flip phone, the Motorola StarTAC, goes on sale.

More than 7 million people receive South African citizenship that had previously been denied under Apartheid policies.

George H. W. Bush and Boris Yeltsin sign the second Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START).

Manuel Noriega, former leader of Panama, surrenders to US forces.

President Ronald Reagan condemns a rash of arson attacks on abortion clinics.

North Vietnamese troops reportedly occupy 400 square miles in Cambodia. North Vietnamese Army (NVA) troops were using Laos and Cambodia as staging areas for attacks against allied forces.

Apple Computers incorporates.

Cambodia warns the United Nations of retaliation unless the United States and South Vietnam end intrusions.

The United States breaks diplomatic relations with Cuba.

Fidel Castro takes command of the Cuban army.

The British create the West Indies Federation with Lord Hailes as governor general.

Mel Gibson, actor, director, producer, screenwriter (Mad Max, Passion of the Christ).