1714 – Was born Cesar F Cassini, a French astronomer.
1864 - Construction of the James River Bridge in Virginia, 640 meters long, was built.
1882 - Tornado kills 130 in Iowa.
1895 - Construction of the US Ship Canal was completed.
1944 - Iceland declares independence from Denmark. (ICELAND NATIONAL DAY).
1945 - Day of unity in Zapadna Germania (National Day).
