Historical Events
1582
Pope Gregory XIII announces the Gregorian calendar, reforming the Julian calendar.
1868
President Andrew Johnson is impeached by the US House of Representatives.
1920
The National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi Party) is founded in Munich.
1942
The Great Los Angeles Air Raid: anti-aircraft guns fire at what is later found to be weather balloons.
1989
A section of United Airlines Flight 811 tears open over the Pacific Ocean, killing 9 people.
Famous Birthdays
1786
Wilhelm Grimm
German folklorist who co-authored Grimm's Fairy Tales with his brother Jacob.
1874
Honus Wagner
American baseball player considered one of the greatest shortstops of all time.
1955
Steve Jobs
American entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc. who revolutionized personal computing.
1972
Billy Zane
American actor known for Titanic.
1981
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
American boxer who retired undefeated at 50-0.
