1934-U.S Congress accepts Philippines independence in 1945
1942-Japanese forces occupy Andaman Islands in Indian Ocean
1951-Wages in France increase 11 percent
1964-UNCTAD 1 world conference opens in Geneva
1976-International Bill of Rights goes into effect (35 nations ratify)
1980-Shah of Iran arrives in Egypt
1983-U.S. President Ronald Reagan introduces "Star Wars"-plan (SDI)
1985-Billy Joel weds supermodel Christie Brinkley
1987-U.S. offers military protection to Kuwaiti ships in the Persian Gulf
1987-West Germany SPD chairman Willy Brandt resigns
1994-Howard Stern formally announces his Libertarian run for New York Governor
1998-70th Academy Awards: "Titanic," Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt win