Historical Events
1520
La Noche Triste: Hernán Cortés and his men are driven out of Tenochtitlan.
1859
Charles Blondin crosses Niagara Falls on a tightrope.
1905
Albert Einstein publishes his Special Theory of Relativity.
1936
Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind is published.
1971
The 26th Amendment, lowering the US voting age to 18, is ratified.
Famous Birthdays
1470
Charles VIII of France
King of France who launched the first Italian Wars.
1685
John Gay
English poet and dramatist known for The Beggar's Opera.
1917
Lena Horne
American singer and actress known for Stormy Weather.
1966
Mike Tyson
American boxer who became the youngest heavyweight champion at age 20.
1985
Michael Phelps
American swimmer who won 23 Olympic gold medals, the most in history.
