William Count Basie 1904
- 1831 - Nat Turner, a former slave, led a violent insurrection in Virginia. He was later executed.
- 1841 - A patent for venetian blinds was issued to John Hampton.
- 1888 - The adding machine was patented by William Burroughs.
- 1923 - In Kalamazoo, Michigan, an ordinance was passed forbidding dancers from gazing into the eyes of their partner.
- 1943 - Japan evacuated the Aleutian island of Kiaska. Kiaska had been the last North American foothold held by the Japanese.
- 1959 - Hawaii became the 50th state. U.S. President Eisenhower also issued the order for the 50 star flag.
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