Historical Events
1815
The Battle of New Orleans: Andrew Jackson defeats British forces in the War of 1812.
1918
President Wilson presents his Fourteen Points plan for post-WWI peace.
1959
Charles de Gaulle is inaugurated as President of the French Fifth Republic.
1964
President Johnson declares the War on Poverty in his State of the Union address.
2011
US Representative Gabrielle Giffords is shot and critically wounded in Tucson, Arizona.
Famous Birthdays
1737
John Carroll
First Catholic bishop in the United States and founder of Georgetown University.
1935
Elvis Presley
American musician known as the King of Rock and Roll.
1942
Stephen Hawking
Theoretical physicist known for his work on black holes and A Brief History of Time.
1947
David Bowie
Iconic English rock musician known for his multiple musical personas.
1981
Marco Rubio
American politician and US Senator from Florida.
