1906 -- Chief Rabbi Ya'akov Shaul Elyasher Dies
Rabbi Ya'akov Shaul, the Hakham Bashi, or chief rabbi of the country under Ottoman law, died in Jerusalem. He was also designated by the title Rishon Lezion. His death was the start of a prolonged struggle over his successor.

1936 -- Peel Commission Established after 1936 Riots
The composition of the Royal Commission of Inquiry regarding the riots of Palestine was announced in London. It was composed of six members and led by Earl Peel. The Arab Revolt broke out on April 19, 1936, with attacks on Jews in Jaffa, spreading within a few days to all parts of the country. In response, the Jews organized self-defense based on the principle of restraint laid down by the Jewish national bodies. Haganah policy was at first limited to static defense of the settlements; however, during the summer of 1936, a more aggressive strategy of attacking the raiders in their bases and villages was adopted.
The British response was hesitant at first, yet later on, large military forces were brought in and aid was given to the Jews to establish the Jewish Auxiliary Police.

1965 -- Knesset Passes Law of Libel

1986 -- Lavi Fighter Plane Unveiled
The Israeli-made Lavi fighter plane was unveiled by Israel Aircraft Industries at Lod.

1996 -- Lebanon Returns IDF Soldiers' Remains to Israel
The remains of IDF soldiers Rahamim Alsheikh and Yosef Fink, who were captured in Lebanon in 1986 by terrorists, were returned to Israel in exchange for the release of Lebanese prisoners and the transfer of the remains of terrorists to the Hizbullah.