Historical Events
1506
The first contingent of Swiss Guards arrives at the Vatican.
1901
Queen Victoria dies after 63 years on the British throne.
1944
Allied forces land at Anzio during World War II.
1973
The US Supreme Court hands down the Roe v. Wade decision on abortion rights.
2006
Evo Morales is inaugurated as the first indigenous president of Bolivia.
Famous Birthdays
1561
Francis Bacon
English philosopher and statesman who pioneered the scientific method.
1788
Lord Byron
English Romantic poet known for Don Juan and Childe Harold's Pilgrimage.
1875
D.W. Griffith
American film director who pioneered many film techniques in Birth of a Nation.
1934
Bill Bixby
American actor known for The Incredible Hulk TV series.
1965
Diane Lane
American actress known for Unfaithful and Man of Steel.
