Historical Events
1587
Virginia Dare becomes the first English child born in the Americas.
1838
The United States Exploring Expedition sails from Hampton Roads, Virginia.
1920
The 19th Amendment is ratified, granting American women the right to vote.
1963
James Meredith becomes the first African American to graduate from the University of Mississippi.
1969
Jimi Hendrix performs at Woodstock.
Famous Birthdays
1587
Virginia Dare
The first English child born in the Americas.
1774
Meriwether Lewis
American explorer who led the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
1920
Shelley Winters
Academy Award-winning American actress.
1936
Robert Redford
American actor and director known for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
1952
Patrick Swayze
American actor known for Dirty Dancing and Ghost.
