1345 – Black Death is created, allegedly
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/black-death-is-created-allegedly
1852 – Uncle Tom’s Cabin is published
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/uncle-toms-cabin-is-published
1854 – Republican Party founded
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/republican-party-founded
1934 – Babe Didrikson goes to the mound for Philly
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/babe-didrikson-goes-to-the-mound-for-philly
1948 – 20th annual Academy Awards celebrated
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/20th-annual-academy-awards-celebrated
1995 – Nerve gas attack on Tokyo subway
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/nerve-gas-attack-on-tokyo-subway