Historical Events
532
The Nika riots begin in Constantinople, eventually killing some 30,000 people.
1898
Émile Zola publishes J'Accuse, defending Alfred Dreyfus in the famous espionage case.
1966
Robert Weaver becomes the first African American Cabinet member as Secretary of HUD.
1990
Douglas Wilder is inaugurated as Virginia governor, becoming the first elected Black governor.
2018
A false ballistic missile alert causes panic in Hawaii.
Famous Birthdays
1599
Pedro Calderón de la Barca
Spanish playwright of the Golden Age, known for Life Is a Dream.
1832
Horatio Alger
American author whose rags-to-riches stories shaped American culture.
1919
Robert Stack
American actor known for The Untouchables.
1977
Orlando Bloom
English actor known for his roles in Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean.
1978
Lostprophets
Ian Watkins, lead singer of the Welsh rock band Lostprophets.
