A speech by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman helps spark the Bangladesh war of independence
he NASDAQ Composite, an index that tracks a number of technology companies, reached its all-time high of 5408.60.

A revolt erupts in Lhasa, sparking the Tibetan uprising
The uprising was in response to the growing presence of Chinese troops in the region and the increasing influence of the Chinese Communist Party in Tibetan affairs. The revolt was eventually crushed by Chinese forces, and the Dalai Lama, the leader of the Tibetan people, was forced to flee to India.

The most destructive bombing raid in history hits Tokyo
In just a few hours, the U.S. military dropped more than 1,600 tons of bombs on the city, creating a massive firestorm that destroyed 16 square miles of the city and killed over 100,000 people.

The first telephone call is made
Alexander Graham Bell transmitted the words “Mr. Watson, come here — I want to see you” to his assistant, Thomas A. Watson, who was in the next-door room.