1859 - Vera Cruz besieged by Miramon (Cons) in Mexican War of Reform 1891 - Britain is linked to the continent by Telephone 1900 - Japan uses its influence over Korea to deny Russia's efforts to obtain a naval station at Korean Port of Masampo, the lead up to the Russo-Japanese war 1902 - Italian operatic tenor Enrico Caruso becomes the first well-known performer to make a record 1948 - Philips begin experimental TV broadcasting 1950 - CCNY beats Bradley 69-61 for the NIT championship 1982 - 8th People's Choice Awards: Burt Reynolds, Sally Field and Jane Fonda win (Motion Picture) and Alan Alda and Barbara Mandrell win (TV) 2005 - Terri Schiavo's feeding tube is removed at the request of her husband More Historical Events »