2015 Event The U.K. Labor Party elects left-wing Jeremy Corbyn as its new leader; Corbyn promises to address poverty and economic inequality 2014 Event President Obama promises that the U.S. will not take military action in Ukraine in response to Russia's annexation of Crimea 2010 Event President Obama meets with Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority, and promises Palestinians $400 million in U.S. assistance for the West Bank and Gaza 2009 Event President Obama promises the will 'get something done this year' on healthcare reform 1994 Event Branch Davidian cult leader David Koresh promises to surrender after completion of his Seven Seals manuscript 1994 Event Branch Davidian cult leader David Koresh promises to surrender if taped statement is broadcasted, it is, but he doesn't 1993 Death Fritz Feld, actor (Errand Boy, Promises Promises), dies at 93 1990 Event South Africa's President FW de Klerk promises to free Nelson Mandela and legalizes ANC and 60 other political orgs 1989 Event Soviet Union promises to eliminate stockpiles of chemical weapons 1980 Event President nominee Ronald Reagan promises to name a woman to Supreme Court 1972 Event "Promises Promises" closes at Shubert Theater New York City after 1281 performances 1970 Event President Nixon promises gradual troop removal of Vietnam 1968 Event "Promises Promises" opens at Shubert Theater New York City for 1281 performances 1968 Event 1st London performance of "Promises Promises" presented 1968 Event Yugoslav president Tito promises reforms 1965 Death Marie McDonald, singer and actress (Promises Promises), dies of OD at 42 1959 Event King Boudouin promises Belgian Congo independence 1958 Birthday Viggo Mortensen, born in New York City, New York, actor, appeared in 'The Lord of the Rings' film trilogy, 'Eastern Promises', 'A History of Violence', 'Hidalgo' 1953 Event Ike promises to fire as Red any federal worker taking 5th amendment 1950 Event President Truman promises aid to Taiwan 1947 Birthday Jill O'Hara, born in Warren, Pennsylvania, Broadway actress, Promises! Promises! 1933 Event Hitler promises parliamentary democracy 1932 Event Mussolini promises to remain dictator for 30 years 1923 Birthday Marie McDonald, Burgin, Kentucky, singer and actress, Promises Promises 1922 Birthday Tommy Noonan, Washington, actor, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Promises Promises 1921 Birthday Hal David, lyricist, Promises Promises-Grammy 1969 1775 Event Lord Dunmore, promises freedom to male slaves who join British army 1681 Event Hungarian parliament promises protestants freedom of religion 1656 Event Germany promises Poland aid against Sweden 1575 Event King Johan Casimir of Palts promises military aid to hugenots
