Pope Paul IV is born

The Treaty of Versailles is signed in Paris. This ens the fighting between Germany and the Allies of World War I.

The Irish Civil War starts with the shelling of the Four Courts in Dublin by Free State forces.

The Stonewall Riots begin in New York City launching the start of the Gay Rights Movement.

Seoul is captured by North Korean troops.

The Australian outlaw Ned Kelly is captured at Glenrowan.