ON THIS DAY

352: 1792:

Liberius begins his reign as Catholic Pope. The New York Stock Exchange is founded by 24 merchants meeting under a tree located on what is now Wall Street.

Norway declares its independence from Sweden with the adoption of a new constitution. Soviet Union recognises the new state of

1814: 1948:

Israel.

1954:

US Supreme Court outlaws racial segregation in the state school system.

US Senate opens hearings into the Watergate scandal.

2011: Queen Elizabeth II begins the first visit by a British monarch to the Republic of Ireland. US disco singer Donna Summer, known for a string of hits including I Feel Love, dies aged 63. Dennis Hopper, US actor-director (1936-2010); Tony Roche, Australian tennis player-coach (1945-); Enya, Irish singer (1961-).

1973: 2012: Birthdays: