1841- John Tyler becomes America’s 10th president, assumes office after the death of President William Henry Harrison who passed away from pneumonia after just a month in the White House.
1947- The establishment of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
1960- Senegal declares its independence from France.
1973- The World Trade Center site officially opened to the public in New York City.
Born Today:
1821- Linus Yale, an American mechanical engineer and manufacturer, who is best known for his inventions of locks.
Passed away:
1841- William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States.
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