Historical Events
1533
Henry VIII of England secretly marries Anne Boleyn.
1755
Moscow University, the oldest in Russia, is founded.
1858
Felix Mendelssohn's Wedding March is played at the marriage of Princess Victoria.
1945
The Battle of the Bulge ends with Allied victory.
1981
The Iran hostages are welcomed home after 444 days in captivity.
Famous Birthdays
1627
Robert Boyle
Irish scientist who formulated Boyle's Law about gas pressure.
1759
Robert Burns
Scottish poet and lyricist known for Auld Lang Syne.
1882
Virginia Woolf
English writer and modernist author of Mrs. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse.
1938
Etta James
American rhythm and blues singer known for At Last.
1981
Alicia Keys
American singer-songwriter known for Fallin' and No One.
