1781
The city of
Los Angeles was founded by Spanish settlers.
1888
George Eastman patented his roll-film camera and registered the Kodak trademark.
1951
President
Harry S. Truman inaugurated transcontinental television service in the U.S. when AT&T carried his address to the opening session of the Japanese Peace Convention in San Francisco.
1957
Nine black students attempted to enter
Little Rock's Central High School but were blocked by the National Guard.
Arkansas governor
Orval Faubus had summoned the federal troops.
1972
U. S. swimmer
Mark Spitz won a record seventh gold medal at the
Munich Summer Olympics.
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