Historical Events
1099
The Battle of Ascalon: Crusaders defeat the Fatimids.
1877
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph.
1898
The Spanish-American War ends with the signing of a protocol.
1960
Echo 1A, the first communications satellite, is launched.
2000
The Russian submarine Kursk sinks in the Barents Sea, killing all 118 crew members.
Famous Birthdays
1762
George IV
King of Great Britain and Ireland, known for his extravagant lifestyle.
1867
Edith Hamilton
American author known for her book on Greek mythology.
1881
Cecil B. DeMille
American film director known for epic productions like The Ten Commandments.
1939
George Hamilton
American actor known for Love at First Bite.
1949
Mark Knopfler
British musician and guitarist known for Dire Straits.
