Historical Events
1066
Edward the Confessor, King of England, dies, sparking a succession crisis that leads to the Norman Conquest.
1477
The Battle of Nancy ends as Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy is absorbed into France.
1933
Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge begins.
1968
The Prague Spring begins as Alexander Dubček becomes Czechoslovakia's Communist Party leader.
2005
Eris, a dwarf planet larger than Pluto, is discovered in the outer solar system.
Famous Birthdays
1779
Zebulon Pike
American explorer for whom Pikes Peak in Colorado is named.
1855
King Camp Gillette
Inventor of the disposable safety razor.
1931
Robert Duvall
Academy Award-winning actor known for The Godfather and Apocalypse Now.
1946
Diane Keaton
Academy Award-winning actress known for Annie Hall.
1969
Marilyn Manson
American rock musician and shock rocker.
