1812 - Upon learning of plans by the Americans to execute a surprise attack, Laura Secord walks 32 km to warn British troops, results in a British surprise victory at the Battle of Beaver Dams
1936 - Virgin Islands receives a constitution from US (Organic Act)
1959 - Vanguard SLV-6 launched for Earth orbit (fails)
1977 - Walt Disney's animated film "The Rescuers" is released, first Disney film to get a sequel
2002 - WLAF World Bowl 10, Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf: Berlin Thunder beats Rhein Fire, 26-20

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1944 - Michael Obst, German coxsman (Olympic gold 1960), born in German FR