Facts & Historical Events On This Day.
Billie Eilish released her first-ever album, ''When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?"
Rihanna's single 'Umbrella' was released.
Ireland became the first in the world to ban smoking in pubs, restaurants, and workplaces.
Europe's longest bridge officially opened in Lisbon, Portugal.
The Baltimore Colts NFL team relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana.
China's famous Terracotta Army was uncovered by a group of farmers near Xi'an, China.
NASA's Mariner 10 became the first spacecraft to reach Mercury.
The 23rd Amendment was ratified, allowing residents of Washington, DC to vote in US elections.
The black and white romantic comedy 'Some Like it Hot' was released to movie theaters in New York City.
US President Herbert Hoover installed the White House's first telephone.
The Sunbeam 1000 HP broke the land speed record at the Daytona Beach race track in Florida.
Queen Victoria opened the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Niagara Falls waterfall stopped flowing due to an ice jam.
Beethoven performed in person for the first time.
