Historical Events
1039
Henry III becomes Holy Roman Emperor.
1783
The Montgolfier brothers demonstrate their hot air balloon for the first time publicly.
1940
Winston Churchill delivers his "We shall fight on the beaches" speech.
1989
Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing, China.
1989
Solidarity wins a landslide victory in Poland's semi-free elections.
Famous Birthdays
1738
King George III
King of Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War.
1877
Heinrich Mann
German novelist and brother of Thomas Mann.
1898
Zino Francescatti
French violinist considered among the greatest of his time.
1924
Dennis Weaver
American actor known for Gunsmoke and McCloud.
1975
Angelina Jolie
American actress and humanitarian known for Girl, Interrupted and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
