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On Sept. 30, 1949, the Berlin Airlift came to an end after delivering more than 2.3 million tons of cargo to blockaded residents of West Berlin over the prior 15 months.

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In 1777, the Continental Congress — forced to flee in the face of advancing British forces — moved to York, Pennsylvania.

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In 1829, London’s reorganized police force, which became known as Scotland Yard, went on duty.

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In 1789, the U.S. War Department established a regular army with a strength of several hundred men.

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In 1399, England’s King Richard II was deposed by Parliament; he was succeeded by his cousin, Henry of Bolingbroke, who was crowned as King Henry IV.

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In 1829, London's reorganized police force, which became known as Scotland Yard, went on duty.

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In 1777, the Continental Congress — forced to flee in the face of advancing British forces — moved to York, Pa.