1926 John Logie Baird gave the first public demonstration of a live television system
1921 The Communist Party of China (CPC) was formed, and Chen Duxiu was elected its leader
1994 Nelson Mandela sworn in as the first black president of South Africa
1932 Radio City Music Hall opened in New York City
2003 The Spirit Rover was launched by NASA to start the Mars Exploration Rover mission
1940 Winston Churchill became British Prime Minister, replacing Neville Chamberlain
1901 Guglielmo Marconi sent and received the first wireless message across the Atlantic Ocean
1965 United States President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law
1804 Haiti declared its independence from France
1903 Innovation of the aeroplane
1814 Innovation of the steam locomotive (engine)
1836 Spain recognized the independence of Mexico by signing the Santa María–Calatrava Treaty