Historical Events
1579
Sir Francis Drake claims a land he calls Nova Albion (California) for England.
1775
The Battle of Bunker Hill takes place during the American Revolutionary War.
1972
Five men are arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters, beginning the Watergate scandal.
1994
O.J. Simpson leads police on a slow-speed car chase on Los Angeles freeways.
2015
Nine people are killed in a mass shooting at a church in Charleston, South Carolina.
Famous Birthdays
1703
John Wesley
English clergyman who co-founded the Methodist movement.
1882
Igor Stravinsky
Russian-born composer who shaped modern classical music with The Rite of Spring and The Firebird.
1917
Dean Martin
American entertainer and member of the Rat Pack.
1943
Barry Manilow
American singer known for Mandy and Copacabana.
1980
Venus Williams
American tennis player who won 7 Grand Slam singles titles.
