1921-Mongolia (formerly Outer Mongolia) declares independence from China
1933-Josef Gobbels becomes German minister of Information & Propaganda
1947-19th Academy Awards: "Best Years of Our Lives", Frederic March, Olivia de Havilland win
1951-Israel demands DM 6.2 billion compensation from Germany
1969-Apollo 9 returns to Earth
1973-Syria adopts constitution
1979-European Monetary System is established, ECU created
1981-Attempt on Pope John Paul II by Mehemet Ali Agca
1992-570 die in a Turkish earthquake
1994-33.3 percent of Austria votes for ultra-right FPO
1995-9th Soul Train Music Awards: Boyz II Men, Anita Baker win
1995-Anti fascist Kazakhstan anti-parliament forms