1949: United Nations' New York City headquarters is dedicated.
1944: British forces enter Greece.
1939: Last Polish troops surrender.
1924: New York Giants become 1st team to appear in 4 consecutive World Series.
1922: For first time, entire World Series broadcast over radio.
1922: Austria gains independence from Austria-Hungary.
Born this day:
1864: Edward Stratemeyer, publisher-editor-writer.
1880: Damon Runyon, writer of Guys and Dolls and such.
1895: Buster Keaton, comic screen virtuoso.
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