1776

The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence was given in Philadelphia, Pa.

1777

Vermont became the first colony to abolish slavery.

1889

The Wall Street Journal began publication.

1950

General Douglas MacArthur was named commander-in-chief of the United Nations forces in Korea.

1958

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded the first official gold album. It was for the Oklahoma soundtrack.

1986

Kurt Waldheim was inaugurated as president of Austria.

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