Jordan and Israel signed a peace treaty. The two countries had been in a state of war since 1948.

The last execution took place in Australia.

American singer, Natalie Merchant, was born in New York.

Bolivian politician, Evo Morales, was born in Orinoca, Bolivia. He was allected to president of Bolivia in 2005 and is considered the first member of Bolivia's indigenous indian head of state.

Greek writer, Nikos Kazantzakis, died at the age of 74. He is considered as the most influential Greek writer of the 20th century and the most widely read contemporary Greek author around the world.

Austria declared its permanent neutrality after the last allied troops left the country.

British actor, Bob Hoskins, was born in in Suffolk.

The first P-51 Mustang plane made its maiden flight. It was one of the 2nd World War's most successful and recognizable aircraft. Some aircraft had remained in service around the world up until the early 1980's.

Norway became independent from Sweden after a peaceful separation of the two countries. Norway had been forced into union with Sweden in 1814.