Historical Events
1588
The Spanish Armada is defeated by the English fleet in the Battle of Gravelines.
1969
The iconic Abbey Road album cover photo is taken of the Beatles crossing the street.
1974
President Nixon announces his resignation from the presidency.
2008
The 2008 Summer Olympics open in Beijing, China.
2022
The FBI searches former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
Famous Birthdays
1646
Godfrey Kneller
German-British portrait painter who was the dominant portrait painter in England.
1879
Emiliano Zapata
Mexican revolutionary and major figure of the Mexican Revolution.
1922
Rudi Gernreich
Austrian-American fashion designer who invented the topless swimsuit.
1937
Dustin Hoffman
American actor known for The Graduate and Rain Man.
1981
Roger Federer
Swiss tennis player who won 20 Grand Slam singles titles.
