Historical Events
1540
The marriage of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves is annulled after just six months.
1816
Argentina declares independence from Spain.
1850
US President Zachary Taylor dies of gastroenteritis.
1955
The Russell-Einstein Manifesto, warning of nuclear war, is published.
2011
South Sudan gains its independence from Sudan.
Famous Birthdays
1764
Ann Radcliffe
English author who pioneered Gothic fiction.
1819
Elias Howe
American inventor of the first practical sewing machine.
1901
Barbara Cartland
British romantic novelist who wrote over 700 books.
1945
Dean Koontz
American author of horror, suspense, and science fiction novels.
1956
Tom Hanks
American actor who won consecutive Academy Awards for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump.
