MORE EVENTS ON THIS DAY

2015: Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning monarch in British history, surpassing Victoria's record reign of 63 years and 216 days. [Take our queens in England quiz.]

1998: Special Prosecutor Kenneth W. Starr sent to Congress the report on his investigation into the actions of U.S. President Bill Clinton in the Whitewater affair and subsequent matters, including Clinton's improper sexual relationship with intern Monica Lewinsky. [Test your knowledge of modern U.S. political scandals.]

1990: American tennis player Pete Sampras defeated Andre Agassiat the U.S. Open to capture his first of 14 Grand Slam singles titles. [Sort fact from fiction in our quiz about tennis.]

1966: American comedian and actor Adam Sandler, who was known for his portrayal of infantile but endearing characters, was born. [Take our actors and acting quiz.]

1941: American singer and songwriter Otis Redding , considered one of the great soul stylists of the 1960s, was born. [Take our quiz about musicians.]

1919: The Boston Police Strike began after the city denied the police's right to unionize.