In 1515 Queen Anne Of Cleves (King Henry VIII of England's fourth wife) In 1694 Author, Lord Chesterfield (introduced Gregorian calendar to England) In 1788 Dramatist/playwright, Theodore Edward Hook In 1791 Physicist, Michael Faraday (principle of the electric motor) In 1885 Film director, Erich von Stroheim In 1901 Surgeon, Charles B. Huggins (cancer researcher) [d: 1-12-97] In 1901 Actor, Allan "Rocky" Lane (voice of Mr. Ed, Red Ryder) [d: 10-24-73] In 1902 Actor, John Houseman (Kingsfield-The Paper Chase) [d: 10-31-88] In 1903 Social reformer, Howard Jarvis (CA tax protester) [d: 8-12-86] In 1913 Orchestra leader, Leroy Holmes (Tonight Show, 1956-57) [d: 7-27-86] In 1914 Actress, Martha Scott (Dallas, Bionic Woman, Our Town) [d: 5-28-03] In 1920 Singer, Jack Russell (Your Show Of Shows) [d: 3-17-04] In 1920 Baseball player/manager, Bob Lemon (Indians/Yankees) [d: 1-11-00] In 1923 Cartoonist, Jack Berrill (Gil Thorp) [d: 3-14-96] In 1927 Baseball manager, Tommy Lasorda...

In 1784 First U.S. daily newspaper begins publication in Pennsylvania. In 1792 The French National Convention votes to abolish the monarchy. In 1893 A horseless carriage, believed to be the first gasoline-powered automobile built in the U.S., is taken for a short test drive in Springfield, MA, by Frank Duryea, who had designed the vehicle with his brother Charles. In 1897 The New York Sun runs its "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" editorial in response to a letter from 8-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon. In 1930 Johann Ostermeyer patents his invention, the flashbulb. In 1931 Britain goes off the gold standard. In 1937 "The Hobbit," by J.R.R. Tolkien is first published. In 1938 A hurricane hits New York, Rhode Island and Connecticut with wind gusts of 180 mph, killing 600. In 1948 Milton Berle makes his debut as permanent host of "The Texaco Star Theater" on NBC. In 1949 The People's Republic of China is proclaimed by its Communist leaders. In 1954 ...

In 1645 Explorer, Louis Jolliet In 1756 Scotish inventor, John Loudon McAdam (asphalt) In 1788 Margaret Smith Taylor, wife of U.S. president Zachary Taylor In 1853 Physicist, Heike Onnes (liquid helium, superconductivity) In 1866 Author/historian, H.G. Wells (Time Machine, War of the Worlds) In 1867 U.S. secretary of war, Henry Lewis Stimson (World War II) In 1874 Composer, Gustav Holst (The Planets) In 1884 Football Hall-of-Famer, Hugh "Shorty" Ray (NFL officials) In 1893 Cartoonist, Frank Willard (Moon Mullins) In 1902 Publisher, Sir Allen Lane (founded Penguin Books) [d: 7-7-70] In 1907 Scientist, Sir Edward Crisp Bullard (geomagnetism) [d: 4-3-80] In 1907 Actor, Lloyd Gough (Mike Axel-Green Hornet) [d: 7-23-84] In 1912 Country singer/guitarist, Ted Daffan [d: 10-6-96] In 1912 Animator, Chuck Jones (Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck) [d: 2-22-02] In 1916 Businessman, Ewing "Mr. K" Kauffman (founded KC Royals) [d: 8-1-93] In 1918 Actor, Rand Brooks (Boone-Adventures of Rin T...

In 1955 Tennessee Ernie Ford records "Sixteen Tons." In 1964 The Beatles' U.S. tour ends in New York with a charity concert. In 1966 Beatle George Harrison travels to India for his first meeting with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. In 1968 "1, 2, 3, Red Light" by 1910 Fruitgum Company is certified gold. In 1969 "Sugar Sugar" by the Archies hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 4 weeks. In 1970 Jim Morrison is convicted in a Miami court for indecent exposure stemming from a local performance by the Doors in March, 1969. In 1971 Peter Frampton leaves Humble Pie for a solo career. In 1972 Police find cannabis growing on Paul and Linda McCartney's farm. In 1972 "Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me" by Mac Davis and "Everybody Plays The Fool" by the Main Ingredient are both certified gold. In 1973 Jim Croce, 30, and four others are killed in a plane crash (on the way to a show in Sherman, Texas) at Nachitoches, Louisiana. In 1...

In 1519 Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan begins what becomes the first successful circumnavigation of the world. In 1797 The U.S. "Constitution" (Old Ironsides) is launched in Boston. In 1859 A patent is granted for the electric range. In 1870 Italian troops take control of the Papal States, leading to the unification of Italy. In 1873 Panic sweeps through the New York Stock Exchange in the wake of railroad bond defaults and bank failures. In 1881 Chester A. Arthur is sworn in as the 21st U.S. president, succeeding James A. Garfield, who had been assassinated. In 1884 The Equal Rights Party in San Francisco nominates Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood of Washington for president. In 1945 German rocket engineers begin work in America. In 1947 Former New York City Mayor Fiorello La Guardia dies. In 1951 The first North Pole jet crossing. In 1958 Civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. is seriously wounded at a New York City department store when a deranged black woman stabb...

In 357 -BC- Alexander III the Great, king of Macedonia In 86 Roman Emperor, Antoninus Pius In 1833 Italian journalist, Ernesto Teodoro Moneta In 1878 Novelist, Upton Sinclair (Jungle) In 1885 Jazz pianist, Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton In 1890 Jazz singer/composer, Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton In 1900 Drummer/trombonist, Wilbur De Paris (Duke Ellington) [d: 1-3-73] In 1902 Cowboy actor, Kermit Maynard [d: 1-16-71] In 1911 Bandleader/composer, Frank Devol (My Three Sons theme) [d: 10-27-99] In 1912 TV host/newscaster, Ron Cochran (CBS, ABC) [d: 7-25-94] In 1914 English actor, Kenneth More (Doctor in the House) [d: 7-12-82] In 1917 Basketball Hall-of-Famer, Arnold "Red" Auerbach (Celtics) [d: 10-28-06] In 1917 Actor, Fernando Rey (The French Connection) [d: 3-9-94] In 1918 Actress, Peg Phillips (Ruth Anne-Northern Exposure) [d: 11-7-02] In 1922 Actress, Frances Heflin (Mona-All My Children) [d: 6-1-94] In 1924 Singer, Gogi Grant (Wayward Wind, Suddenly Ther...

In 1936 Nelson Eddy & Jeanette MacDonald record "Indian Love Call." In 1960 "The Twist" by Chubby Checker is #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1965 Dino, Desi & Billy perform on CBS-TV's "Ed Sullivan Show." In 1966 Herb Alpert performs for Princess Grace (Kelly) at her Monaco palace. In 1966 "Summer In The City" by the Lovin' Spoonful is certified gold. In 1968 Country great Red Foley dies. In 1968 "Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf is certified gold. In 1969 "Down On The Corner" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is released. In 1970 The Rolling Stones' "Performance" soundtrack, featuring Mick Jagger with Ry Cooder, Randy Newman and Buffy St. Marie, is released. In 1970 "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Diana Ross hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 3 weeks. In 1971 The Jackson Five's "Goin' Back to Indiana" TV special airs. In 1973 Graham Parsons of th...