740 - An earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death.
1366 - Comet 55P/1366 U1 (Tempel-Tuttle) approaches 0.0229 AUs of Earth.
1825 - Erie Canal between Hudson River & Lake Erie opened.
1905 - Union of Sweden & Norway ends.
1968 - First European satellite launched, Esro 1, at Cape Kennedy.
