Historical Events
1429
Joan of Arc arrives at Orléans to relieve the city during the Hundred Years' War.
1775
The first shot of the American Revolution is fired in Concord, Massachusetts.
1945
The Dachau concentration camp is liberated by US troops.
1992
The LA riots begin after four police officers are acquitted of beating Rodney King.
2011
Prince William and Catherine Middleton marry at Westminster Abbey.
Famous Birthdays
1667
John Arbuthnot
Scottish physician and satirist who created the character John Bull.
1863
William Randolph Hearst
American newspaper publisher who built the largest media company in the world.
1901
Hirohito
Emperor of Japan for 62 years, including World War II.
1936
Zubin Mehta
Indian conductor known for his leadership of major orchestras worldwide.
1954
Jerry Seinfeld
American comedian known for the sitcom Seinfeld.
