Historical Events
1781
The Articles of Confederation are ratified, creating the first governing document of the United States.
1872
Yellowstone becomes the world's first national park.
1932
Charles Lindbergh's son is kidnapped in the "Crime of the Century."
1961
President Kennedy establishes the Peace Corps.
1992
Bosnia and Herzegovina declares independence from Yugoslavia.
Famous Birthdays
1810
Frédéric Chopin
Polish Romantic composer known for his piano works.
1904
Glenn Miller
American bandleader who popularized the big band sound of the Swing Era.
1927
Harry Belafonte
Jamaican-American singer and activist known for the Banana Boat Song.
1944
Roger Daltrey
English musician and lead vocalist of The Who.
1994
Justin Bieber
Canadian singer who rose to fame as a teenage pop star.
