Passed this day in 1950 by the Knesset, the Law of Return granted Jews the freedom to immigrate to Israel and receive immediate citizenship, but it proved controversial when the question “Who is a Jew?” raised other issues. 1950. 

Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, became prime minister of the United Kingdom, ending 14 years of Conservative rule; he replaced Rishi Sunak. 2024. 

Dolly, a female Finn Dorset sheep, was born near Edinburgh, becoming the first successfully cloned mammal; her birth was not publicly revealed until the following year. 1996. 

The first episode of Seinfeld (then called The Seinfeld Chronicles) aired on NBC, and the sitcom later became a landmark of American popular culture. 1989. 

Arthur Ashe defeated Jimmy Connors in four sets of tennis at the 89th Wimbledon Championships. 1975. 

Algeria officially gained its independence from France, which had declared the African country independent two days earlier. 1962. 

American singer Elvis Presley recorded That’s All Right, which became his first hit and helped give rise to rock and roll music. 1954.