1998
Death of Martin Rodbell, American biochemist who discovered Gproteins which allow cells to send signals, Nobel Prize winner.
1988
The Spitak earthquake in Armenia killed 50,000 people and destroyed the entire city.
1941
The Japanese attacked the US naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, bringing the USA into World War II
1916
Lloyd-George becomes British Prime Minister of the coalition
1808
James Madison was elected 4th President of the United States .
1783
William Pitt becomes youngest PM
1732
Covent Garden Opera House opens