Louis L'Amour 1908 - Author
- 1457 - Gutenberg Bible became the first printed book.
- 1622 - Indians attacked a group of colonist in the James River area of Virginia. 347 residents were killed.
- 1873 - Slavery was abolished in Puerto Rico.
- 1935 - Persia was renamed Iran.
- 1954 - The first shopping mall opened in Southfield, Michigan.
- 1956 - Perry Como became the first major TV variety-show host to book a rock and roll act on his program. The act was Carl Perkins.
- 1960 - A.L. Schawlow & C.H. Townes obtained a patent for the laser. It was the first patent for any laser.
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