Historical Events
1570
Pope Pius V excommunicates Queen Elizabeth I of England.
1836
Samuel Colt is granted a US patent for the Colt revolver.
1913
The 16th Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified, authorizing a federal income tax.
1964
Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) defeats Sonny Liston to become world heavyweight boxing champion.
1986
People Power Revolution: Ferdinand Marcos flees the Philippines after 21 years in power.
Famous Birthdays
1841
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
French Impressionist painter known for his joyful, intimate scenes.
1873
Enrico Caruso
Italian operatic tenor considered one of the greatest of all time.
1943
George Harrison
English musician, lead guitarist of the Beatles and solo artist known for My Sweet Lord.
1971
Sean Astin
American actor known for The Lord of the Rings and The Goonies.
1978
James Blunt
British singer-songwriter known for You're Beautiful.
