Historical Events
1507
Waldseemüller creates the first map to use the name "America."
1859
Work begins on the Suez Canal.
1953
Francis Crick and James Watson publish a paper describing the double helix structure of DNA.
1974
The Carnation Revolution: a coup in Portugal ends 48 years of fascist dictatorship.
2005
A train derailment in Japan kills 107 people.
Famous Birthdays
1214
Louis IX of France
King of France who was later canonized as a saint.
1599
Oliver Cromwell
English military and political leader who ruled the Commonwealth of England after the Civil War.
1874
Guglielmo Marconi
Italian inventor who developed a successful radio transmission system.
1940
Al Pacino
American actor known for The Godfather, Scarface, and Serpico.
1969
Renée Zellweger
Academy Award-winning actress known for Bridget Jones's Diary and Judy.
