On this day in 1961, U.S. President John F. Kennedy delivered the first live presidential television news conference in Washington D.C.
On this day in 1996, Billy Bailey became the last person to be hanged in the USA.
On this day in 1998, Pope John Paul II visited Cuba and demanded political reforms and the release of political prisoners while condemning US attempts to isolate the country.
On this day in 2004, Opportunity rover (MER-B) landed on surface of Mars.