Historical Events
1782
The Great Seal of the United States is adopted.
1837
Queen Victoria accedes to the British throne at age 18.
1893
Lizzie Borden is acquitted of the murders of her father and stepmother.
1963
A direct hotline between the US and Soviet Union is established.
2016
Iceland defeats England in the Euro 2016 Round of 16.
Famous Birthdays
1905
Lillian Hellman
American playwright known for The Children's Hour and The Little Foxes.
1909
Errol Flynn
Australian-American actor known for his swashbuckling roles.
1924
Chet Atkins
American musician known as "Mister Guitar" for defining the Nashville Sound.
1949
Lionel Richie
American singer known for Hello and Say You, Say Me.
1967
Nicole Kidman
Australian-American actress who won the Academy Award for The Hours.
