1792

Kentucky became the 15th state in the United States.

1796

Tennessee became the 16th state in the United States.

1938

The first issue of Action Comics, featuring Superman, was published.

1958

General Charles De Gaulle became the premier of France.

1968

Helen Keller, blind and deaf author-lecturer, died.

1980

Cable News Network (CNN) debuted.

2001

Crown Prince Dipendra of Nepal wiped out most of the royal family before shooting himself.

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