On this day in 1912, American pilot Harriet Quimby became the first woman to fly the English Channel.
On this day in 1923, Japanese Crown Prince Hirohito arrived in Keelung for an inspection tour of Taiwan, which was under Japanese rule.
On this day in 1978, a tornado struck the eastern state of Orissa in India, killing some 180 people.
On this day 2010, the Taiwan High court approved third extension of detention of former President Chen Shui-bian to facilitate investigations into corruption charges against him.