On this day in 1927, the Taiwan Civilian Party, Taiwan's first political organization under Japanese rule, was established in Taichung City. It remained active until the surrender of Japan at the end of World War II.
On this day in 1940, during World War II, the Vichy government was established in France.
On this day in 1962, Telstar, the world's first communications satellite, was launched into orbit.
On this day in 1973, the National Assembly of Pakistan passed a resolution on the recognition of Bangladesh.
And on this day in 1991, Boris Yeltsin took office as the first elected President of Russia.