On this day in 1915, a major earthquake hit central Italy, killing 2,950 people.
On this day in 1946, the United Nations Security Council was created, with China, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States serving as the body's five permanent members.
On this day in 1974, the world's largest airport was opened in Dallas, Texas.
On this day in 1988, ROC President Chiang Ching-kuo passed away of heart failure and hemorrhaging at the age of 79.
On this day 1988, Vice President Lee Teng-hui was sworn in as president of the Republic of China to complete the late President Chiang's second six-year term, which spanned from 1984 to 1990.