Historical Events
1819
The Peterloo Massacre: cavalry charge into a crowd at a reform rally in Manchester, killing 15.
1858
Queen Victoria sends the first transatlantic telegraph message to President Buchanan.
1954
Sports Illustrated magazine is published for the first time.
1977
Elvis Presley is found dead at his Graceland home at age 42.
1987
A Harmonic Convergence worldwide meditation event takes place.
Famous Birthdays
1645
Jean de la Bruyère
French essayist known for Les Caractères.
1858
Andrew Bonar Law
British Prime Minister who led the Conservative Party.
1888
T.E. Lawrence
British officer known as Lawrence of Arabia.
1920
Charles Bukowski
American poet and novelist known for Post Office and Ham on Rye.
1958
Madonna
American singer known as the "Queen of Pop" for her constant reinvention.
