1812 – Native Americans attacked the village of Pigeon Roost in Scott County. Over 20 settlers and an unknown number of Native Americans died. The state erected a memorial at the site in 1904.
1849 – A charter was granted to the Madison Volunteer Fire Department to change its name to Fair Play Fire Company Number One. It is the oldest volunteer fire department in Indiana.
1859 – David Wallace died in Indianapolis. He was the sixth Governor of Indiana (1837-1840.) He was Lieutenant Governor under Noah Noble and also served in the United States House of Representatives. His wife Zerelda was a prominent leader in temperance and suffrage movements. His son Lew was a Civil War General and best-selling novelist.
1883 – Two children, Blanche and Orris Hiestand, discovered Marengo Cave in Crawford County. Cavern tours began later that year. The site is now a National Natural Landmark.
1919 – President Woodrow Wilson spoke at the Indiana State Fairgrounds as part of his campaign to promote the League of Nations. Large crowds lined the streets outside the coliseum as he spoke to over 12,000 people inside.
1972 – Swimmer Mark Spitz of Indiana University won his seventh gold medal at the Summer Olympics in Munich. He set new world records in all seven events in which he participated.