During the American Revolutionary War, John André, a British Army officer, was hanged as a spy by the Continental Army.
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British rock band Oasis released their second album, '(What's the Story) Morning Glory?'
A team of scientists invented the sports drink Gatorade in a University of Florida lab.
The classic children's book 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' by Beatrix Potter was published in London, England.
French-Breton explorer Jacques Cartier discovered 'Mount Royal,' now known as Montreal, Canada.
Three Russian cosmonauts returned from space after spending a record time of 237 days in orbit.