1984
The USA and the Vatican established full diplomatic relations after a break of more than 100 years
1957
Harold Macmillan succeeded Anthony Eden, who had resigned through ill health, as Conservative Prime Minister.
Great Britain
1929
Comic book character Tintin first appeared in Le XXme Siecle newspaper, Brussels, Belgium
Belgium
1908
Birth of Paul Henreid, Austrian actor .
Austria
1863
First section of the London Underground Railway opens, between Paddington and Farringdon Street
Great Britain
1840
Postal service (penny post) begins in Britain
Great Britain