Historical Events
1325
Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal.
1610
Galileo Galilei discovers the first three moons of Jupiter.
1789
The first US presidential election is held as citizens vote for electors.
1927
Transatlantic telephone service inaugurated between New York and London.
2015
Gunmen attack the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine in Paris, killing 12 people.
Famous Birthdays
1745
Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier
French inventor who co-developed the hot air balloon.
1800
Millard Fillmore
13th President of the United States.
1873
Adolph Zukor
Founder of Paramount Pictures.
1948
Kenny Loggins
American singer known for Footloose and Danger Zone.
1964
Nicolas Cage
Academy Award-winning American actor known for Leaving Las Vegas.
