1778

During the American Revolutionary War, the United States won official recognition and military support from France with the signing of a Treaty of Alliance in Paris.

1921

“The Kid,” Charlie Chaplin’s first feature-length film, was released across the United States.

1952

Britain’s King George VI, 56, died at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England. He was succeeded as monarch by his 25-year-old eldest daughter, who became Queen Elizabeth II.