Historical Events
428
St. Patrick is consecrated as a bishop.
1872
The first Arbor Day is celebrated in Nebraska.
1912
RMS Titanic departs Southampton, England, on its maiden voyage.
1945
The Nazi concentration camp at Buchenwald is liberated by US forces.
1970
Paul McCartney announces that he is leaving the Beatles.
Famous Birthdays
1778
William Hazlitt
English writer considered one of the greatest critics of his era.
1829
William Booth
English Methodist preacher who founded the Salvation Army.
1847
Joseph Pulitzer
Hungarian-American newspaper publisher who established the Pulitzer Prize.
1932
Omar Sharif
Egyptian actor known for Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago.
1983
Channing Tatum
American actor known for Magic Mike and 21 Jump Street.
