1921- Members of the Dail (parliament) swear allegiance to the Irish Republic at their first meeting, held at Dublin House.
1946- Direct Action Day: Widespread riots erupt in Calcutta between Muslims and Hindus over whether Pakistan should be a separate state, killing over 4,000 and leaving 100,000 homeless.
1960 - Britain "grants" independence to crown colony of Cyprus.
1962- Ringo Starr replaces Pete Best as Beatles' drummer, first official concert two days later
1969 - Second day of the Woodstock rock festival in NY.
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