Todays History

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.

Arsenal and Galatasaray fans clash in the 2000 UEFA Cup Final riots in Copenhagen

Mary, Queen of Scots, flees to England

The Sicilian revolution of 1848 is finally extinguished.