In 1906, President Teddy Roosevelt became the first president to officially visit countries outside the United States. He traveled to Puerto Rico and Panama.
In 1927, the giant panda was discovered in China.
In 1935, the Committee for Industrial Organization (C-I-O) was formed as part of the American Federation of Labor (A-F-L).
In 1961, the Professional Golfer's Association eliminated their "Caucasian only" rule and opened its door to all races.
In 1965, the great northeast blackout shut down several states and parts of Canada.
In 1966, John Lennon met second wife Yoko Ono at her art exhibition at London's Indica Art Gallery.
In 1967, the first issue of "Rolling Stone" magazine was published.
In 1970, former French president Charles De Gaulle died at the age of 79.
In 1973, Billy Joel released his breakthrough album, "Piano Man." The title song became his first hit single.
In 1984, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., was completed with the addition of the "Three Servicemen" statue.
In 1989, the Berlin Wall came down after communist East Germany opened its borders to allow its citizens to travel to West Germany.
In 1990, "Dances With Wolves" opened in theaters across the U.S.. The film went on to capture Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director, Kevin Costner.
In 1996, Evander Holyfield knocked out Mike Tyson in the eleventh round to claim the WBA heavyweight boxing title.
In 1999, the Recording Industry Association of America declared the Eagles' "Greatest Hits 1971-1975" the best-selling album of the century. "Candle in the Wind 1997," by Elton John was declared the 20th century's biggest single.
In 2003, TV/movie actor Art Carney died on this date. Carney is best remembered for playing Jackie Gleason's pal Ed Norton on the classic TV series "The Honeymooners."

In 1927, the giant panda was discovered in China.
In 1935, the Committee for Industrial Organization (C-I-O) was formed as part of the American Federation of Labor (A-F-L).
In 1961, the Professional Golfer's Association eliminated their "Caucasian only" rule and opened its door to all races.
In 1965, the great northeast blackout shut down several states and parts of Canada.
In 1966, John Lennon met second wife Yoko Ono at her art exhibition at London's Indica Art Gallery.
In 1967, the first issue of "Rolling Stone" magazine was published.
In 1970, former French president Charles De Gaulle died at the age of 79.
In 1973, Billy Joel released his breakthrough album, "Piano Man." The title song became his first hit single.
In 1984, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., was completed with the addition of the "Three Servicemen" statue.
In 1989, the Berlin Wall came down after communist East Germany opened its borders to allow its citizens to travel to West Germany.
In 1990, "Dances With Wolves" opened in theaters across the U.S.. The film went on to capture Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director, Kevin Costner.
In 1996, Evander Holyfield knocked out Mike Tyson in the eleventh round to claim the WBA heavyweight boxing title.
In 1999, the Recording Industry Association of America declared the Eagles' "Greatest Hits 1971-1975" the best-selling album of the century. "Candle in the Wind 1997," by Elton John was declared the 20th century's biggest single.
In 2003, TV/movie actor Art Carney died on this date. Carney is best remembered for playing Jackie Gleason's pal Ed Norton on the classic TV series "The Honeymooners."


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