Historical Events
1793
New York City's first daily newspaper is published.
1868
London traffic lights installed at Parliament Square.
1905
France separates church and state officially.
1979
The United Nations declares smallpox eradicated.
1990
Lech Waลฤsa is elected president of Poland.
Famous Birthdays
1608
John Milton
English poet known for Paradise Lost and Comus.
1886
Clarence Birdseye
American inventor who developed the process for frozen food.
1898
Emmett Kelly
American circus clown known for the "Weary Willie" character.
1922
Redd Foxx
American comedian and actor known for Sanford and Son.
1957
Donny Osmond
American singer known for Puppy Love.
