ON THIS DAY

1885: German engineer Gottlieb Daimler unveils the world’s first motorcycle.

1945: Western powers recognise Communistdominated Albanian government.

1969: Children’s program Sesame Street makes its debut on American television.

1989: Gaby Kennard arrives back in Sydney, the first person to fly single-handed around world.

1994: Iraq formally recognises Kuwait as sovereign state.

2001: Prime Minister John Howard celebrates third term in office following election victory.

2006: Zimbabwe’s government launches a program to issue 99-year leases to black farmers.

2009: North and South Korean navies clash in the Yellow Sea.

German theologian Martin Luther (1483-1546); Australian comedian Chris Lilley (1974-); Australian singer Ricki-Lee Coulter (1985).