Historical Events
1536
Buenos Aires is founded by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Mendoza.
1848
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican–American War.
1887
Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow for the first time, starting the Groundhog Day tradition.
1943
German forces surrender at Stalingrad in a turning point of World War II.
1990
South Africa lifts its ban on the African National Congress, paving the way for Nelson Mandela's release.
Famous Birthdays
1882
James Joyce
Irish novelist and author of Ulysses, one of the most important works in modernist literature.
1905
Ayn Rand
Russian-American novelist and philosopher who developed Objectivism.
1923
Liz Smith
American gossip columnist known as "The Grand Dame of Dish."
1942
Farrah Fawcett
American actress and model best known for Charlie's Angels.
1977
Shakira
Colombian singer-songwriter known for Hips Don't Lie and Waka Waka.
