Historical Events
378
Battle of Adrianople: Roman Emperor Valens is defeated and killed by the Visigoths.
1945
The atomic bomb "Fat Man" is dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, killing 40,000 people.
1969
Charles Manson's followers murder Sharon Tate and four others.
1974
Richard Nixon becomes the only US president to resign from office.
1995
Jerry Garcia, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, dies.
Famous Birthdays
1631
John Dryden
English poet who was the first Poet Laureate of England.
1757
Thomas Telford
Scottish civil engineer known for building the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
1896
Jean Piaget
Swiss psychologist known for his theory of cognitive development in children.
1963
Whitney Houston
American singer considered one of the greatest vocalists of all time.
1968
Gillian Anderson
British-American actress known for The X-Files.
