William Henry Harrison (U.S. President) 1773
- 1895 - Volley Ball was invented by W.G. Morgan.
- 1895 - The first college basketball game was played as Minnesota State School of Agriculture defeated the Porkers of Hamline College, 9-3.
- 1942 - Daylight-saving "War Time" went into effect in the U.S.
- 1943 - During World War II, the battle of Guadalcanal ended with an American victory over Japanese forces.
- 1950 - U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy charged that the State Department was riddled with Communists. This was the beginning of "McCarthyism." (He was right!)
- 1960 - The first star was placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star was for Joanne Woodward.
- 1969 - The Boeing 747 flew its inaugural flight.
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