Historical Events
1271
Kublai Khan renames his empire "Yuan," establishing the Yuan dynasty.
1865
The 13th Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified, officially abolishing slavery.
1944
The Supreme Court upholds Japanese American internment in Korematsu v. United States.
1969
The British Parliament abolishes the death penalty.
1997
Titanic, the highest-grossing film to that date, is released.
Famous Birthdays
1707
Charles Wesley
English clergyman and hymn writer who co-founded Methodism with his brother John.
1879
Paul Klee
Swiss-German painter known for his highly individual style.
1913
Willy Brandt
German chancellor who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his Ostpolitik policy.
1946
Steven Spielberg
American filmmaker known for Schindler's List, E.T., and Jaws.
1980
Christina Aguilera
American singer known for Genie in a Bottle and Beautiful.
