Internet giant eBay is founded by Pierre Omidyar. The company owns ebay.com, an online marketplace and auction website.

Qatar independence. The Persian Gulf state gained its independence after 55 years of British rule.

Dagen H in Sweden. On this day, Swedish drivers switched from driving on the left-hand side of the road to the right.

Treaty of Paris is Signed between Great Britain and the United States of America. The treaty ended the American Revolutionary War.

Day skipped in the British Empire. The British Empire skipped 11 days starting September 3 when it adopted the Gregorian calendar.