Historical Events
1190
Frederick I Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor, drowns while on the Third Crusade.
1692
The Salem witch trials: Bridget Bishop is the first person executed.
1752
Benjamin Franklin proves that lightning is electricity using a kite and key in a thunderstorm.
1935
Alcoholics Anonymous is founded in Akron, Ohio.
2003
Mars Express is launched by ESA.
Famous Birthdays
1819
Gustave Courbet
French Realist painter known for his large paintings depicting everyday life.
1868
Władysław Reymont
Polish novelist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
1922
Judy Garland
American actress and singer known for The Wizard of Oz.
1928
Maurice Sendak
American illustrator and author known for Where the Wild Things Are.
1967
Jeanne Tripplehorn
American actress known for Big Love and The Firm.
