Historical Events
1279
The Battle of Yamen ends the Song dynasty in China.
1861
The Territory of Nevada becomes a territory of the United States.
1918
The US Congress establishes time zones and approves Daylight Saving Time.
1932
The Sydney Harbour Bridge opens.
2003
The United States leads an invasion of Iraq.
Famous Birthdays
1593
Georges de La Tour
French Baroque painter known for his candlelit nocturnal scenes.
1821
Richard Francis Burton
British explorer, geographer, and linguist who discovered Lake Tanganyika.
1858
Liberty Hyde Bailey
American botanist and horticulturalist.
1936
Ursula Andress
Swiss actress who played the first Bond girl in Dr. No.
1955
Bruce Willis
American actor known for the Die Hard series.
