Historical Events
1773
William Henry Harrison, 9th President of the United States, is born.
1825
The US House of Representatives elects John Quincy Adams as President.
1942
Year-round Daylight Saving Time begins in the United States.
1964
The Beatles make their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
2009
A train collision in Belgium kills 18 people.
Famous Birthdays
1773
William Henry Harrison
9th President of the United States who died of pneumonia 31 days after his inauguration.
1900
Gypsy Rose Lee
American striptease artist and entertainer whose life inspired the musical Gypsy.
1941
Carole King
American singer-songwriter known for Tapestry, one of the best-selling albums of all time.
1943
Joe Pesci
Academy Award-winning actor known for Goodfellas and Home Alone.
1981
Tom Hiddleston
British actor known for playing Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
