On this day in 1921,Iraq became a sovereign State gaining full independence from Great Britain.
The Maltese Falcon, John Huston's adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's famed 1930 novel, had its world premiere; it is considered by some to be the greatest detective movie ever made
On this day in 1942 Germany tests it's latest rocket the V2 for the first time during World War 2 and the rocket travels 118 miles.
In 1952 Great Britain tests its first atomic bomb at the Monte Bello Islands, off the northwest coast of Australia.
On this day in 1955 "The Mickey Mouse Club" begins on ABC (American Broadcasting Company).
On this day in 1960 The Andy Griffith Show debuted on American television and was an immediate success.
In 1964 The first Buffalo Wings (deep fried chicken wings coated with vinegar) are made at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, hence the name.