Todays History

Pakistani forces massacre over 200 civilians, mostly Bengali Hindus, in the Bagbati massacre.

The first 24 Hours of Le Mans was held and has since been run annually in June.

Star Wars (retroactively titled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope) is released in theaters.

The first Eurovision Song Contest is held in Lugano, Switzerland.

The New York Public Library is dedicated.

The penal transportation of British convicts to the New South Wales colony is abolished.

After 30 seasons Johnny Carson hosted his penultimate episode and last featuring guests (Robin Williams and Bette Midler) of The Tonight Show.

The Battle of Hamburger Hill in Vietnam ends.

The Invasion of Jamaica begins during the Anglo-Spanish War.

Fall of Acre, the end of Crusader presence in the Holy Land.