Today in History

Chechen rebels take 2,000 people hostage in a hospital in Russia.

Congressman William Gray, an African American, is elected Democratic Whip of the House of Representatives.

Gunmen hijack a passenger jet over the Middle East.

Argentina surrenders to the United Kingdom ending the Falkland Islands War.

A military triumvirate takes control in Saigon, South Vietnam.

Americans take part in the first nation-wide civil defense test against atomic attack.

UNIVAC, the first computer built for commercial purposes, is demonstrated in Philadelphia by Dr. John W. Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert, Jr.

The State of Vietnam is formed.

Donald Trump, former New York real estate mogul and 45th president of the United States. 

Burma is liberated by the British.

Boeing B-29 bombers conduct their first raid against mainland Japan.

The Supreme Court rules that requiring students to salute the American flag is unconstitutional.

German forces occupy Paris.

Jerzy Kosinski, Polish-American novelist (The Painted Bird, Being There).

Representative Edward Eslick dies on the floor of the House of Representatives while pleading for the passage of the bonus bill.