On this day in 1983, a special commission of the United States Congress condemned the Japanese American internment during World War II.
On this day in 1999, the U.S. state of Arizona executed Karl LaGrand, a German national convicted of murder during a botched bank robbery, in spite of Germany's legal action to attempt to save him.
On this day in 2007, Japan launched its fourth spy satellite, stepping up its ability to monitor potential threats such as North Korea.
On this day in 2008, Fidel Castro retired as the President of Cuba and the Council of Ministers after 32 years. He remained as head of the Communist Party for another 3 years.