1509

Henry VIII was crowned king of England; his wife, Catherine of Aragon, was crowned queen consort.

1948

Communist forces cut off all land and water routes between West Germany and West Berlin, prompting the Western allies to organize the Berlin Airlift.

1992

The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, strengthened its 30-year ban on officially sponsored worship in public schools, prohibiting prayer as a part of graduation ceremonies.