Events:
1890 Wyoming became the 44th state.
1962 Telstar, the world's first communications satellite, is launched into orbit.1978 World News Tonight premieres on ABC1999 The U.S. women's soccer team win the World Cup Famous Birthdays:1509 John Calvin (Religious reformer)
1856 Nikola Tesla (Electricity scientist)1920 David Brinkley (TV Reporter)1922 Jake LaMotta (Boxer)1943 Arthur Ashe (Tennis Player)1980 Jessica Simpson (Singer)Archive:
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