1782 – The United States and Britain signed preliminary peace articles in Paris, ending the Revolutionary War.

1956 – CBS replayed the program “Douglas Edward and the News” three hours after it was received on the West Coast. It was the world’s first broadcast via videotape.

1965 – Ben Stiller was born  Actor (“Night at the Museum,” “Meet the Parents”)

1971 – ABC-TV aired “Brian’s Song.” The movie was about Chicago Bears’ Brian Picolo and his friendship with Gale Sayers.

1970 – Sandra Oh was born Actress (“Grey’s Anatomy”)