1899 - The first household refrigerating machine was patented
1963 - Britain's "Great Train Robbery" took place as thieves made off with 2.6 million pounds
1974 - President Nixon announces he is to resign as president of the USA - the first man ever to do so.
2001 - Hollywood's 'golden couple' divorce - The final decree ending the marriage of Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise is issued.