Historical Events:
• 1924: Mercedes-Benz is formed by Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz merging the two companies.
• 1928: General Electric opens 1st TV-station (Schenectady, NY).
• 1994: President Nelson Mandela announces his cabinet.
• 1965: Ellis Island added to Statue of Liberty National monument.
Arts, Music, TV:
• 1959: Elvis Presley’s 1st entry on UK charts with "Heartbreak Hotel".
• 1976: Emmy 3rd Daytime Award presentation.
• 1983: "Dance a Little Closer" opens & closes at Minskoff Theater New York City.
• 1994: "Grease," opens at Eugene O’ Neill Theater NYC for 1,503 performances.
Sports:
• 1966: Real Madrid wins 11th Europe Cup I.
• 2013: Barcelona wins its fourth La Liga title in four years.
• 1972: Andrew Bonhomme, Melbourne VIC, Australasia golfer is born.
• 1984: Johan Cruijff quits soccer
Source: historyorb.com & sahistory.org.com
Compiled by: Thandi Xaba
