On this day in 1880, the first electric lamp factory was opened by Thomas Edison.
On this day in 1890, Yosemite National Park was established by the U.S. Congress.
On this day in 1908, Ford put the Model T car on the market at a price of US$825.
On this day in 1946, Nazi leaders were sentenced at Nuremberg trials.
On this day in 1949, the People's Republic of China was established and declared by Mao Zedong.
On this day in 1971, Walt Disney World opened near Orlando, Florida, United States.
On this day in 2013, the U.S. federal government shut down non-essential services after it is unable to pass a budget measure.