1881 – American Red Cross founded
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/american-red-cross-founded
1932 – Earhart completes transatlantic flight
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/earhart-completes-transatlantic-flight
1942 – Thousands of Jews die in Nazi gas chambers; IG Farber sets up factory
1955 – Chuck Berry records “Maybellene”
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/chuck-berry-records-maybellene
1960 – Huge earthquake hits Chile
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/huge-earthquake-hits-chile
1999 – Soap star Susan Lucci wins first Emmy after 19 nominations