Events:
1922 The temperature in the shade at Al 'Aziziyah, Libya reaches a world record of 136.4 ?F
1943 The Republic of China elects Chiang Kai-shek as president.1965 Willie Mays hits his 500th home run.1988 Hurricane Gilbert becomes the strongest recorded hurricane to date.1814 The Star-Spangled Banner is written by Francis Scott Key Famous Birthdays:1857 Milton Hershey (Chocolate company founder)
1860 John J. Pershing (US General in WWI)1916 Roald Dahl (Author wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)1967 Michael Johnson (Track Athlete)1971 Stella McCartney (Fashion Designer)1977 Fionna Apple (Singer)1989 Thomas Muller (German footballer)1993 Niall Horan (Singer)1969 Tyler Perry (Playwright)Archive:
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