0330 – Constantinople, previously the town of Byzantium, was founded.
1751 1st hospital founded (Pennsylvania Hospital) in the 13 Colonies in America
1812 Waltz introduced into English ballrooms. Some observers consider it disgusting and immoral.
1812 Assassination of a British Prime Minister, Spencer Perceval. He was the only Prime Miniter to be assassinated in Britain.
1910 – Glacier National Park in Montana was established.
1924 Mercedes-Benz is formed by Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz merging the two companies.
1927 – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was founded.
1949 – Siam changed its name to Thailand.
1960 The first contraceptive pill is made available on the market.
By: Archa Dave
