1786 – Harvard University organizes 1st astronomical expedition in US
1822 – 1st edition of London Sunday Times
1930 – Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, premieres on NBC radio
1955 – Publication of “The Return of the King”, the 3rd and final volume of “The Lord of the Rings” by J. R. R. Tolkien
1973 – Queen Elizabeth II opens Sydney Opera House
1997 – US accuses Microsoft of violating pact forcing IE browser on computers
2003 – A 40-year-old man went over Niagara Falls without safety devices and survived. He was charged with illegally performing a stunt.
2009 – European astronomers discover 32 exoplanets.
By: Archa Dave