On this day in 1870, the New York City Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded.
On this day in 1960, the United States launched Transit 1-B, the world's first satellite navigation system.
On this day in 1964, at the Academy Awards, Sidney Poitier became the first African-American male to win the Best Actor award for the 1963 film Lilies of the Field.
On this day in 1997, Tiger Woods became the youngest golfer to win the Masters Tournament.