1988 – President Reagan announces that he is pocket-vetoing a bill designed to further restrict lobbying by former federal employees.

1992 – Miley Cyrus, Nashville, Tennessee, actress and singer, born

2005 – Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, elected president of Liberia, is the first woman to lead an African country.

2013 – Filipino Manny Pacquiao defeats American Brandon Rios to win the World Boxing Organization International Welterweight title

2014 – 41st American Music Awards: One Direction, Sam Smith and Katy Perry win