On this Date in 1942...

...World War II: Japanese soldiers occupy the American islands of Attu and Kiska, in the Aleutian Islands off Alaska.  Upon completion of securing the islands a communication was intercepted on its way the Japanese naval command that read: "So, what are we doing up here again?"

On this Date in 1813...

...War of 1812: Battle of Stoney Creek – A British force of 700 under John Vincent defeats an American force two times its size under William Winder and John Chandler.  Upon realizing defeat, John Chandler was overheard saying, "Could this be anymore of a bummer?"

On this Date in 1942...

...World War II: United States declares war on Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania.  In response they collectively stated, "Hey, what'd we do?  It's that Hitler guy you want, not us!"

On this Date in 1965...

...Duane Earl Pope robbed the Farmers' State Bank of Big Springs, Nebraska, killing three people execution style and severely wounding a fourth. The crime landed Pope on the FBI Ten Most Wanted list.  Upon hearing the news The Pope says, "I have never even been to Nebraska."

On this Date in 1973...

...a Soviet supersonic Tupolev Tu-144 crashes near Goussainville, France, killing 14, the first crash of a supersonic passenger aircraft.  There was a delay in the report of the crash since locals did not hear it until a week after it happened.

On this Date in 1962...

...During the 1962 FIFA World Cup, police had to intervene multiple times in fights between Chilean and Italian players in one of the most violent games in football history.  Players from the NHL shortly afterward are overheard commenting on the event, "amateurs".

On this Date in 1862...

...American Civil War, Peninsula Campaign: Battle of Seven Pines (or the Battle of Fair Oaks) ends inconclusively, with both sides claiming victory.  At which point a new battle broke out to decide who, indeed, won the previous battle.