Historical Events
1766
Britain repeals the Stamp Act following colonial protests.
1850
American Express is founded by Henry Wells and William Fargo.
1871
The Paris Commune is established.
1965
Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov conducts the first spacewalk.
2019
Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed becomes Africa's youngest head of government.
Famous Birthdays
1782
John C. Calhoun
American statesman and the 7th Vice President of the United States.
1837
Grover Cleveland
22nd and 24th President of the United States, the only president to serve non-consecutive terms.
1932
John Updike
American novelist known for the Rabbit series.
1959
Irene Cara
American singer and actress known for Fame and Flashdance.
1970
Queen Latifah
American rapper, actress, and Grammy winner.
