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Events and birthdays around the world on this day
In 1610 1st Dutch settlers arrive (from NJ), to colonize Manhattan Island.
In 1692 Bridget Bishop became the first person hanged for witchcraft, during the ordeal known to history as the 'Salem Witch Trials.' In all, 20 people died before theological jurisprudence was restored in this isolated Puritan community in Massachusetts.
In 1801 Tripoli declares war on US for refusing tribute.
In 1836 Yamaoka Tesshu Japanese swordsman, master of kendo, born.
In 1854 Georg F.B. Reiman proposes that space is curved.
In 1903 King Alexander I and Queen Dragia of Serbia are assassinated.
In 1916 Great Arab Revolt begin.
In 1921 Prince Philip Mountbatten, Greece, current Duke of Edinburgh, born.
In 1922 Judy Garland [Frances Gumm], Michigan, U.S.A., actress/singer (Wizard of Oz), born.
In 1924 Giacomo Matteotti Italian socialist deputy, assassinated by fascists.
In 1928 Maurice Sendak, NYC, author/illustrator (Where The Wild Things Are), born.
In 1934 Italy beats Czechoslovakia 2-1 (OT) in soccer's 2nd World Cup at Rome.
In 1940 Italy declares war on France and Britain during WW II.
In 1941 Marcus Garvey dies at 52 in London England.
In 1942 Massacre at Lidice (Czechoslovakia) Gestapo kills 173.
In 1957 Harold MacMillan becomes British PM.
In 1967 Israel, Syria, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt end "6-Day War" with UN help.
In 1977 Apple Computer ships its 1st Apple II.
In 1982 Israeli troops reach outskirts of Beirut.
In 1984 US missile shot down an incoming missile in space for 1st time.
In 1985 Claus von Bulow acquitted on charges he tried to murder his wife.
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