Historical Events
1439
Kissing is banned in England to prevent the spread of a plague.
1661
The first banknotes in Europe are issued by the Stockholm Banco in Sweden.
1945
The first nuclear bomb test "Trinity" is detonated in New Mexico.
1969
Apollo 11 launches with astronauts Armstrong, Collins, and Aldrin.
1999
John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife die when his plane crashes off Martha's Vineyard.
Famous Birthdays
1723
Sir Joshua Reynolds
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy.
1821
Mary Baker Eddy
American religious leader and founder of Christian Science.
1872
Roald Amundsen
Norwegian explorer who led the first expedition to reach the South Pole.
1911
Ginger Rogers
American actress and dancer who frequently partnered Fred Astaire.
1952
Stewart Copeland
American musician and drummer of The Police.
