1775
The Continental Congress authorized the construction of a naval fleet.
1792
The cornerstone of the White House
was laid.
1843
The Jewish organization B'nai B'rith was founded.
1903
Boston defeated Pittsburgh in the first World Series.
1943
Italy declared war on Germany, its former Axis partner, during World War II.
1974
Ed Sullivan died in New York City at age 72.
1981
Egypt's vice president Hosni Mubarak was elected president, one week after Anwar Sadat's assassination.
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