Sistine Chapel ceiling opens to public Earthquake takes heavy toll on Lisbon Parliament enacts the Stamp Act John Adams moves into White House McClellan replaces Scott as Union army head Stephen Crane is born The Battle of Coronel Legendary western lawman is murdered Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is dedicated FDR puts Coast Guard under control of the Navy An assassination attempt threatens President Harry S. Truman United States tests first hydrogen bomb Jacques Plante is the first goalie to wear a facemask Military and political situation in South Vietnam deteriorates Newman stars in Cool Hand Luke Two new programs initiated in South Vietnam Boston's belated Third Stage hits #1 European Union goes into effect





