Events:
1911 Delhi replaces Calcutta as the capital of India.
1915 President of the Republic of China, Yuan Shikai, reinstates the monarchy and proclaims himself Emperor of China.1963 Kenya gains its independence from the United Kingdom.1979 Northern Rhodesia changes its name to Zimbabwe.1987 Mookie Blaylock sets an NBA record of 13 steals in a single game Famous Birthdays:1745 John Jay (1st US Chief Justice)
1863 Edvard Munch (Painter)1915 Frank Sinatra (Singer)1923 Bob Barker (Game show host)1924 Ed Koch (Former NYC Mayor)1940 Dionne Warwick (Singer)1970 Jennifer Connelly (Actress)1975 Mayim Bialik (Actress)Archive:
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