Today in History

Israel invades Lebanon.

U.S. troops pull out of Cambodia.

Israel removes barricades, re-unifying Jerusalem.

The U.S. Air Force bombs fuel storage facilities near Hanoi, North Vietnam.

The Soviet Union sends tanks to Poznan, Poland, to put down anti-Communist demonstrations.

The United States invites the Soviet Union to the Korean peace talks on a ship in Wonsan Harbor.

President Harry S. Truman authorizes a sea blockade of Korea.

Stokely Carmichael, African-American civil rights leader.

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, and Olympic National Park, Washington, are founded.

Siam’s army seizes Bangkok and announces an end to the absolute monarchy.

Oriana Fallaci, Italian journalist.

Fascists in Rome add an hour to the work day in an economic efficiency measure.

An earthquake ravages Santa Barbara, California.

The Ukraine proclaims independence from Russia.

Frank Loesser, songwriter.