On this day in 1955, the Republic of China and the United States signed an agreement in Washington on the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
On this day in 1975, more than 500 Chinese poets gathered in Taipei to celebrate Chinese Poets Day. They also paid homage to poet Chu Yuan who is remembered during the Dragon Boat Festival.
On this day in 1989, former governor of California and U.S. President Ronald Reagan was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.