Historical Events
1451
Christopher Columbus is born in Genoa (estimated date).
1500
Pedro Álvares Cabral claims Brazil for Portugal.
1889
The Oklahoma Land Rush begins.
1970
The first Earth Day is celebrated.
1994
Richard Nixon, 37th President, dies of a stroke at age 81.
Famous Birthdays
1451
Isabella I of Castile
Queen of Castile who sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas.
1707
Henry Fielding
English novelist and dramatist who wrote Tom Jones.
1870
Lenin
Russian revolutionary leader who founded the Soviet Union.
1904
Robert Oppenheimer
American theoretical physicist known as the "father of the atomic bomb."
1973
Amber Heard
American actress known for Aquaman and The Rum Diary.
