Aviator Wiley Post landed in New York City, completing the first solo flight around the world in 7 days, 18 hours and 49 minutes.

1942

The Nazis began transporting Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto to the Treblinka concentration camp.

1991

Police in Milwaukee arrested Jeffrey Dahmer, who later confessed to murdering 17 men and boys.

1992

Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar escaped from prison.