Historical Events:

• 1997: Mississippi becomes 1st state to settle tobacco suit
• 1948: Kidnapper Caryl Chessman sentenced to death.
• 2005: The national law legalizing same-sex marriage takes effect in Spain.
• 1983: John Fleming (Jack) Brock, scientist, physician and professor who developed the Department of Medicine at the University of Cape Town, dies in Cape Town.

Arts, Music, TV:

• 1989: The movie "Batman," set record of quickest $100 million (10 days).
• 1967: The first FAK congress on school music is held in Johannesburg.
• 1958: "Andy Williams Show" premieres on ABC (later on CBS & NBC).
• 1954: "Wonderful Town" closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 559 perfs.

Sports:

• 1966: 21st US Women’s Open Golf Championship won by Sandra Spuzich.
• 1983: Calvin Smith of US becomes fastest man alive (9.93 for 100m)
• 1984: Johan Daniël (Bull) Hefer, professional wrestling promoter, dies in Johannesburg.
• 1993: The SA rugby team loses 17-18 against France in Johannesburg.

Source: historyorb.com & sahistory.org.com
Compiled by: Thandi Xaba