1816 - Warsaw University is established
1879 - National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders determines what "is" a trotter
1976 - George Harrison releases his single "This Song" on the album "Thirty Three and 1/3" as a direct and humorous response to the "My Sweet Lord"copyright lawsuit
1989 - US beats Trinidad, 1-0 qualifing for 1990 world soccer cup finals it was US' 1st qualification since 1950
1991 - Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken wins his second American League MVP

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1722 - Benjamin Chew, Chief Justice of colonial Pennsylvania, born in Anne Arundel County, Maryland (d. 1810)
1946 - Joe Correro, American rock drummer (Paul Revere and The Raiders, 1967-71), born in Greenwood, Mississippi
1971 - Andy Sheets, American MLB infielder (Seattle Mariners), born in Baton Rouge, Louisana
1976 - Stylianos Venetidis, Greek soccer player, born in Orestiada, Greece
1977 - Davina Windsor [Lady], English daughter of Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and member of the Royal family, born in London, England

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