Historical Events
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The Battle of Clontarf: Brian Boru defeats the Vikings but is killed.
1564
William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England (traditional date).
1858
Ruggero Leoncavallo, Italian opera composer, is born.
1985
Coca-Cola introduces the "New Coke" formula, a marketing disaster.
2005
The first YouTube video "Me at the zoo" is uploaded by co-founder Jawed Karim.
Famous Birthdays
1564
William Shakespeare
English playwright and poet considered the greatest writer in the English language.
1775
J.M.W. Turner
English Romantic painter known for his expressive landscapes.
1813
Stephen Douglas
American politician known for the Lincoln-Douglas debates.
1928
Shirley Temple
American actress and diplomat who starred in films as a child star in the 1930s.
1954
Michael Moore
American filmmaker known for Roger & Me and Bowling for Columbine.
