1939 – The US declares neutrality in World War II.
1944 – Allied forces liberate Brussels, the capital of Belgium.
1977 – Launch of Voyager 1 space probe.
2012 – Explosion at a Turkish ammunition depot kills 25 army personnel.
1638 – Louis XIV, King of France was born.
1997 – Mother Teresa, Indian nun of Albanian origin who was awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, passes away.