Historical Events
41
Emperor Caligula is assassinated by members of the Praetorian Guard.
1848
Gold is discovered at Sutter's Mill, California, sparking the Gold Rush.
1908
The Boy Scout movement is founded by Robert Baden-Powell in Britain.
1984
Apple Computer introduces the Macintosh personal computer.
2003
The US Department of Homeland Security begins operations.
Famous Birthdays
1712
Frederick the Great
King of Prussia who transformed it into a major European power.
1862
Edith Wharton
American novelist who won the Pulitzer Prize for The Age of Innocence.
1917
Ernest Borgnine
Academy Award-winning American actor known for Marty.
1941
Neil Diamond
American singer-songwriter known for Sweet Caroline and Cracklin' Rosie.
1962
Nastassja Kinski
German actress known for Tess and Paris, Texas.
