1926-Chiang Kai-shek replaces communists in Guomindang, China
1947-"Truman Doctrine" goes into effect, aiding Turkey & Greece
1950-Celal Bayar elected president of Turkey
1957-South Africa Government approves race separation in universities
1961-First revolving restaurant (Top Of The Space Needle in Seattle), opens
1965-"Super-cali-fragil-istic-expi-ali-docious" hits #66
1967-Egyptian president Nasser closes Straits of Tiran to Israel
1972-Ceylon becomes Republic of Sri Lanka as its constitution is ratified
1973-President Nixon confesses his role in Watergate cover-up
1990-North & South Yemen merge to form Republic of Yemen
1991-Roh Jai-bong resigns as premier of South Korea
1992-India launches its Agni rocket
1992-Johnny Carson's final appearance as host of the Tonight Show