1901 – Coronation of King Edward VII as King of Britain after the death of his mother Queen Victoria.
1923- 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Mendocino in California, and it is considered one of the strongest earthquakes hitting the United States.
1964- The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is founded.
1997- Madeleine Albright officially holds the post of United States Secretary of State becoming the first woman to occupy this post in the USA.
2006- Evo Morales is elected as President of Bolivia.
Born today:
1968- Syrian actress Norman As’ad.
Passed away:
1901- Queen Victoria of Britain.
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