Historical Events
1608
Samuel de Champlain founds Quebec City, Canada.
1863
The Battle of Gettysburg ends; Pickett's Charge fails, turning the tide of the Civil War.
1890
Idaho becomes the 43rd US state.
1962
Algeria gains independence from France.
1988
The USS Vincennes shoots down Iran Air Flight 655, killing 290 people.
Famous Birthdays
1728
Robert Adam
Scottish neoclassical architect who developed the Adam style.
1883
Franz Kafka
Czech novelist known for The Metamorphosis and The Trial.
1962
Tom Cruise
American actor known for Top Gun and the Mission: Impossible series.
1973
Patrick Wilson
American actor known for The Conjuring.
1987
Matt Bomer
American actor known for White Collar.
