This Day in History

1620: The Pilgrims set sail from Plymouth, England, on the Mayflower.
1810: Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a priest in the small village of Dolores, Mexico, raises the standard of revolt against the colonial government, demanding the abolition of Indian serfdom and caste distinctions.
1915: Haiti becomes a virtual U.S. protectorate under a treaty signed after U.S. troops enter the country.
1920: A bomb explosion on New York City's Wall St. kills 30 people, injures 100, and does $2 million in damage; the bomber or bombers are unknown.
1955: In Argentina, a rebellion by parts of the armed forces leads to three days of civil war and the resignation and flight of President Juan Perón.
1963: The Federation of Malaysia comes into existence, consisting of Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak, and North Borneo (later called Sabah ). Economic and political disputes lead to Singapore's exit in 1965.
1974: Pres. Gerald Ford offers amnesty to Vietnam War draft evaders and deserters, in exchange for public service.
1982: Christian militiamen enter 2 Palestinian refugee camps, Sabra and Shatila, in West Beirut Lebanon—apparently allowed entry by Israelis—and kill hundreds of people.
1999: Congress completes action on a measure that raises the president's salary from $200,000 to $400,000.
2001: U.S. Transportation Sec. Norman Mineta creates two task forces to study airline and airport security after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
2004: Hurricane Ivan hits the U.S. Gulf coast after causing destruction in the Caribbean, ultimately killing 115.