1784 – Russians settle Alaska
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/russians-settle-alaska
1945 – Steve Martin born
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/steve-martin-born
1945 – Japan’s surrender made public
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/japans-surrender-made-public
1985 – Michael Jackson takes control of the Beatles’ publishing rights
2003 – Blackout hits Northeast United States
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/blackout-hits-northeast-united-states
