1578 – King Henry III* laid the first stone of the Pont Neuf (New Bridge), in Paris. It is now the oldest bridge there.
1669 – Citing poor eyesight, Samuel Pepys recorded the last event in his diary.
1946 - Heathrow International airport opened for civilian use.
1985 - The Football Association, supported by Margaret Thatcher, banned English football clubs from playing in Europe following the Heysel stadium tragedy.
*Henry III of France of course.