On this day in 1750, Johann Sebastian Bach, German composer and organist, died at the age of 65. Among the greatest composers in history, he wrote more than 200 cantatas, along with numerous pieces of chamber music and works for the organ, the harpsichord and other solo instruments.
On this day in 1821, Peru declared independence from Spain.
On this day in 1968, the first batch of Taiwan-produced Coca-Cola hit the market.
On this day in 2000, Chiang Kai-shek International Airport's second terminal, with a price-tag of NT$17.9 billion (US$577 million), was inaugurated after 11 years of planning and construction.