Theodore Roosevelt (U.S.) 1858
- 1787 - The first of the Federalist Papers were published in the New York Independent. The series of 85 essays, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay, were published under the pen name "Publius."
- 1858 - Roland Macy opened Macy's Department Store in New York City. It was Macy's eighth business adventure, the other seven failed.
- 1925 - Fred Waller received a patent for water skis.
- 1927 - The first newsreel featuring sound was released in New York.
- 1938 - Du Pont announced "nylon" as the new name for its new synthetic yarn.
- 1954 - The first Walt Disney television show "Disneyland" premiered on ABC.
- 1978 - Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin were named winners of the Nobel Peace Prize for their progress toward achieving a Middle East accord.
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