Today
: Important things
1770
– Lexell's Comet passed closer to the Earth than any
other comet in recorded history
1837 – A system of the civil registration of births,
marriages and deaths is established in England
1881 – The world's first international telephone call
made
1908 – SOS is adopted as the international distress
signal.
1963 – ZIP Codes are introduced for United States mail.
1972 – The first Gay Pride march in England takes place.