Historical Events
1787
The US Congress enacts the Northwest Ordinance, organizing the Northwest Territory.
1863
The New York Draft Riots begin, the worst rioting in American history.
1977
A massive blackout hits New York City, lasting 25 hours.
1985
The Live Aid Concert takes place simultaneously in London and Philadelphia.
2016
Theresa May becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Famous Birthdays
1527
John Dee
English mathematician, astronomer, and occultist who was an adviser to Queen Elizabeth I.
1793
John Clare
English poet known for his pastoral poetry.
1821
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Confederate General and first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan.
1940
Patrick Stewart
British actor known for Star Trek: The Next Generation and the X-Men series.
1942
Harrison Ford
American actor known for Indiana Jones and Han Solo in Star Wars.
