Historical Events
1513
Juan Ponce de León lands in Florida, becoming the first European to explore the area.
1792
The Coinage Act of 1792 establishes the US Mint and decimal currency.
1982
Argentina invades the Falkland Islands, starting the Falklands War.
2005
Pope John Paul II dies after 26 years as head of the Catholic Church.
2010
Apple releases the first iPad.
Famous Birthdays
1725
Giacomo Casanova
Italian adventurer and author known for his romantic conquests.
1805
Hans Christian Andersen
Danish author who wrote fairy tales including The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.
1840
Émile Zola
French novelist who pioneered the naturalist movement.
1914
Alec Guinness
British actor known for The Bridge on the River Kwai and Star Wars.
1964
Roselyn Sanchez
Puerto Rican actress and model.
