Cian Twomey Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts
1962
Beginning of the 8th World Festival of Youth and Students
1965
Vietnam War: U.S.
President Lyndon B. Johnson announces his order to increase the number of United States troops in South Vietnam from 75,000 to 125,000.
1973
Summer Jam at Watkins Glen: Nearly 600,000 people attend a rock festival at the Watkins Glen International Raceway.
1974
Spetsgruppa A, Russia's elite special force, was formed.
1976
The Tangshan earthquake measuring between 7.8 and 8.2 moment magnitude flattens Tangshan in the People's Republic of China, killing 242,769 and injuring 164,851.
1984
Olympic Games: Games of the XXIII Olympiad: The summer Olympics were opened in Los Angeles.
1996
The remains of a prehistoric man are discovered near Kennewick, Washington.
Such remains will be known as the Kennewick Man.
2001
Australian Ian Thorpe becomes the first swimmer to win six gold medals at a single World Championship m