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World War I: The Selective Service Act of 1917 is passed, giving the President of the United States the power of conscription.
The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, a supersonic interceptor aircraft, set a world flight airspeed record of 1,404.012 mph (2,259.538 km/h).
Second World War: The Royal Air Force's "Dambusters" squadron embarked on an attack on German dams using bouncing bombs designed by Barnes Wallis.
World War II: In the aftermath of the Battle of the Coral Sea, Task Force 16 heads to Pearl Harbor for repairs.
Tina Strobos, Dutch psychiatrist known for rescuing Jews during World War II (died 2012)
World War II: Battle of Crete: German paratroops invade Crete.
World War II: German paratroopers began the Battle of Heraklion on the island of Crete, capturing the airfield and port in Heraklion ten days later.
Radio broadcaster Harold Camping predicted that the world would end on this date.
The tallest roller coaster in the world, Kingda Ka opens at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey.
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (International)
The world's tallest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, opened at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, U.S.
Mexico enters the Second World War on the side of the Allies.
World War II: Germany and Italy sign the Pact of Steel.
World War II: Heinrich Himmler, head of the Schutzstaffel, commits suicide while in Allied custody.
World War II: Germany's Flensburg Government under Karl Dönitz is dissolved when its members are arrested by British forces.
World War II: German paratroopers start a series of mass executions of Greek civilians in Missiria for their participation in the ongoing Battle of Crete.
World War I: Italy joins the Allies, fulfilling its part of the Treaty of London.