Historical Events
1484
Pope Innocent VIII begins a campaign against witchcraft.
1848
President Polk confirms that gold was discovered in California.
1933
Prohibition ends in the United States with the 21st Amendment.
1955
The Montgomery bus boycott begins following Rosa Parks' arrest.
2006
The Civil Partnership Act comes into force in the UK.
Famous Birthdays
1782
Martin Van Buren
8th President of the United States and the first to be born a US citizen.
1830
Christina Rossetti
British poet known for Goblin Market.
1901
Walt Disney
American filmmaker and entrepreneur who created Mickey Mouse and founded the Walt Disney Company.
1932
Little Richard
American singer known as the "Quasar of Rock" and "The Architect of Rock and Roll."
1968
Margaret Cho
American comedian and actress.
