Hong Kong reverts to Chinese rule after 156 years as a British colony.
1946: The United States explodes a 20-kiloton atomic bomb near Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean.
1907: Hershey's introduces the first chocolate Kisses.
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U-T QUOTE OF THE DAY
SPORTS, D8: “They know I want to coach and I think they want me here. I think they think I've done a good job, but could definitely get better.”
TONY GWYNN, awaiting a new contract as San Diego State baseball coach
1997
