Historical Events
1415
Jan Hus, Czech theologian, is burned at the stake for heresy.
1535
Sir Thomas More is executed on Tower Hill, London.
1785
The Continental Congress establishes the US dollar as the official currency.
1957
John Lennon meets Paul McCartney for the first time at a church fete in Liverpool.
1988
The Piper Alpha oil platform disaster in the North Sea kills 167 workers.
Famous Birthdays
1747
John Paul Jones
Scottish-American naval commander who is considered the father of the US Navy.
1889
Maximilian I of Mexico
Austrian archduke who served as Emperor of Mexico from 1864 to 1867.
1907
Frida Kahlo
Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and works inspired by Mexican folk art.
1927
Janet Leigh
American actress known for Psycho.
1975
50 Cent
American rapper known for In da Club and Get Rich or Die Tryin'.
