Historical Events
1791
The US Bill of Rights takes effect.
1864
The Battle of Nashville begins during the Civil War.
1939
Gone with the Wind premieres in Atlanta.
1961
Adolf Eichmann is sentenced to death in Israel.
2001
The Leaning Tower of Pisa reopens to the public after 11 years of restoration.
Famous Birthdays
1832
Alexandre Eiffel
French civil engineer who designed the Eiffel Tower.
1859
L.L. Zamenhof
Polish physician who created Esperanto, an international language.
1892
J. Paul Getty
American industrialist who was once the wealthiest man in the world.
1916
Maurice White
American musician and founder of Earth, Wind & Fire.
1949
Don Johnson
American actor known for Miami Vice.
