1963 – South Africa begins trial of Nelson Mandela & 8 others on conspiracy

1964 – Herbert Hoover, 31st President of US (1929-33), passed away in NY at 90

1971 – Snoop Dogg [Calvin Broadus], born in Long Beach, California 44 years old

1973 – Queen Elizabeth II opens Sydney Opera House

1988 – “Les Miserables,” opens at Forrest Theatre, Philas