David N. Dinkins 1927
- 1609 - The Catholic states in Germany set up a league under the leadership of Maximillian of Bavaria.
- 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.
- 1866 - Edison P. Clark patented his indelible pencil.
- 1900 - ‘His Master’s Voice’, was registered with the U.S. Patent Office. The logo of the Victor Recording Company, and later, RCA Victor, shows the dog, Nipper, looking into the horn of a gramophone machine.
- 1913 - The highest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. was 134 degrees in Death Valley, CA.
- 1940 - The 114-day Battle of Britain began during World War II.
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