Historical Events
1789
The US House of Representatives holds its first meeting in New York City.
1948
The Soviet Union begins the Berlin Blockade.
1976
Apple Computer Company is founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne.
1985
The first Wrestlemania is held at Madison Square Garden.
2001
The Netherlands becomes the first country to legalize same-sex marriage.
Famous Birthdays
1578
William Harvey
English physician who first described the circulation of blood.
1815
Otto von Bismarck
Prussian statesman who unified Germany and became its first Chancellor.
1873
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Russian composer and pianist known for his piano concertos.
1932
Debbie Reynolds
American actress known for Singin' in the Rain.
1976
Rachel McAdams
Canadian actress known for Mean Girls and The Notebook.
