Allen H. Neuharth 1924 - Founder of USA Today
- 1457 - Gutenberg Bible became the first printed book.
- 1622 - Indians attacked a group of colonist in the James River area of Virginia. 347 residents were killed.
- 1794 - The U.S. Congress banned U.S. vessels from supplying slaves to other countries.
- 1935 - Persia was renamed Iran.
- 1954 - The first shopping mall opened in Southfield, Michigan.
- 1960 - A.L. Schawlow & C.H. Townes obtained a patent for the laser. It was the first patent for any laser.
- 1997 - Tara Lipinski, at 14 years and 10 months, became the youngest women's world figure skating champion.
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