Historical Events:

• 1824: Pope Leo XII proclaims a universal jubilee.
• 1900: C James reports that South Africa is a poor market for produce.
• 1963: The Transkei Constitution Act is enacted.
• 1954: First rocket attains 150 mi (241 km) altitude, White Sands, NM.

Arts, Music, TV:

• 1974: Dean Martin Show last airs on NBC-TV.
• 1984: "Wiz" opens at Lunt Fontanne Theater New York City for 13 performances.
• 1985: "View to a Kill" premieres in US.
• 1964: Beatles' 3rd appearance on Ed Sullivan Show.


Sports:

• 1929: Detroit Tigers beats Chicago White Sox, 6-5, in 21 innings
• 1921: The first Comrades Marathon takes place.
• 1964: Betsy Rawls wins LPGA Dallas Civitan Golf Open Invitational.
• 1989: AC Milan wins 34th Europe Cup 1 at Barcelona.











Source: historyorb.com & sahistory.org.com
Compiled by: Thandi Xaba