Historical Events
1492
The Reconquista ends as Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, falls to Ferdinand and Isabella.
1776
The Continental Army begins the first full day of existence after Washington crosses the Delaware.
1905
Russian forces surrender Port Arthur to Japan, ending a major siege in the Russo-Japanese War.
1959
The Soviet Luna 1 becomes the first spacecraft to reach the vicinity of the Moon.
2004
NASA's Stardust spacecraft flies past Comet Wild 2, collecting samples.
Famous Birthdays
1647
Nathaniel Bacon
American colonist who led Bacon's Rebellion against Virginia's colonial government.
1822
Rudolf Clausius
German physicist who formulated the concept of entropy.
1920
Isaac Asimov
Prolific American science fiction author of over 500 books including the Foundation series.
1936
Roger Miller
Country singer known for King of the Road.
1968
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Academy Award-winning actor known for Jerry Maguire.
