Historical Events
1545
The Council of Trent begins, reforming the Catholic Church in response to the Protestant Reformation.
1642
Abel Tasman becomes the first European to discover New Zealand.
1939
The Battle of the River Plate: the Battle of the River Plate begins.
2003
Saddam Hussein is captured by US forces.
2007
The Lisbon Treaty is signed, reforming the European Union.
Famous Birthdays
1553
Henry IV of France
First Bourbon king of France who issued the Edict of Nantes giving religious freedom to Protestants.
1797
Heinrich Heine
German poet and literary critic known for Die Lorelei.
1835
Phillips Brooks
American clergyman who wrote the carol O Little Town of Bethlehem.
1925
Dick Van Dyke
American actor and comedian known for The Dick Van Dyke Show and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
1948
Ted Nugent
American musician known for Cat Scratch Fever.
