1566 - Beeldenstorm reaches Amsterdam 1919 - "Gasoline Alley" cartoon strip premieres in Chicago Tribune 1920 - American swimmer Warren Kealoha wins first of 2 consecutive Olympic gold medals in the 100m backstroke, beating teammate Ray Kegeris at the Antwerp Games 1944 - Sammellager Drancy freed 1948 - World Council of Churches formed by 147 churches from 44 countries 1954 - First flight of the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. 1970 - Roberto Clemente compiles his record 2nd straight 5-hit game 1975 - Philip Kapleau conducts 1st jukai ceremony in Poland 1979 - Iranian army opens offensive against Kurds 2004 - Winning pitcher Lisa Fernadez (4-0) leads the US to the softball gold medal at the Athens Olympics, beating Australia 5-1 More Historical Events »