This day in history

In Britain, the Conservative Secretary of State for Education, Margaret Thatcher, pushes ahead with the Government’s controversial policy to end free school milk for children over the age of seven, as the Bill narrowly passes its second reading in Parliament.
 

The Union des Associations Europeennes de Football (UEFA) is founded in Basle, Switzerland.
 

In Germany, Crown Prince Wilhelm becomes Kaiser Wilhelm II.
 

The American Civil War: The Battle of Petersburg begins.
 

Great Britain and the United States sign the Oregon Treaty, which settles a long-standing dispute with Britain over who controls the Oregon territory.
 

In America, George Washington is appointed General and Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies.