On this day in 1948, Burma gained its independence from the United Kingdom.
On this day in 1974, United States President Richard Nixon refused to hand over materials subpoenaed by the Senate Watergate Committee.
On this day in 2007, the 110th United States Congress elected Nancy Pelosi as the first female Speaker of the House in U.S. history.
On this day in 2010, Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, was officially opened.