David N. Dinkins 1927
- 1776 - The statue of King George III was pulled down in New York City.
- 1778 - In support of the American Revolution, Louis XVI declared war on England.
- 1821 - U.S. troops took possession of Florida. The territory was sold by Spain.
- 1913 - The highest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. was 134 degrees in Death Valley, CA.
- 1925 - The official news agency of the Soviet Union, TASS, was established.
- 1940 - The 114-day Battle of Britain began during World War II.
- 1953 - American forces withdraw from Pork Chop Hill in Korea after heavy fighting.
- 1985 - Coca-Cola resumed selling the old formula of Coke, it was renamed "Coca-Cola Classic." It was also announced that they would continue to sell "New" Coke.
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