Historical Events
336
The first recorded celebration of Christmas is observed in Rome.
800
Charlemagne is crowned Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III.
1066
William the Conqueror is crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey.
1776
George Washington crosses the Delaware River to attack Hessian forces at Trenton.
1991
Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as president, leading to the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Famous Birthdays
1642
Isaac Newton
English mathematician who formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation (old-style calendar date).
1887
Conrad Hilton
American businessman who founded the Hilton Hotels chain.
1899
Humphrey Bogart
American actor known for Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon.
1918
Anwar Sadat
Egyptian president who made peace with Israel and won the Nobel Peace Prize.
1971
Justin Trudeau
Canadian politician who served as Prime Minister.
