Historical Events
241
The Battle of the Aegates Islands ends the First Punic War.
1848
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is ratified by the US Senate, ending the Mexican-American War.
1862
The first US paper currency is issued.
1876
Alexander Graham Bell makes the first telephone call to his assistant Thomas Watson.
1969
James Earl Ray pleads guilty to assassinating Martin Luther King Jr.
Famous Birthdays
1628
Marcello Malpighi
Italian physician and biologist who discovered capillaries, completing Harvey's theory of blood circulation.
1772
Friedrich von Schlegel
German poet and literary critic.
1940
Chuck Norris
American martial artist and actor known for Walker, Texas Ranger.
1958
Sharon Stone
American actress known for Basic Instinct.
1964
Prince Edward
British prince and son of Queen Elizabeth II.
