On this day in 1985, Coca-Cola changed its formula and released New Coke. The response was overwhelmingly negative, and the original formula was back on the market in less than three months.
On this day in 1990, Namibia became the 160th member of the United Nations and the 50th member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
On this day in 2005, the first YouTube video, titled "Me at the zoo,” was uploaded.