Friedrich Nietzsche 1844 - German philosopher
- 1860 - Grace Bedell, 11 years old, wrote a letter to presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln. The letter stated that Lincoln would look better if he would grow a beard.
- 1883 - The U.S. Supreme Court struck down part of the Civil Rights Act of 1875. It allowed for individuals and corporations to discriminate based on race.
- 1939 - New York Municipal Airport was dedicated. The name was later changed to La Guardia Airport.
- 1945 - Pierre Laval, the former premier of Vichy France, was executed for treason.
- 1951 - "I Love Lucy" premiered on CBS-TV.
- 1984 - The Freedom of Information Act was passed.
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