Historical Events
1685
Johann Sebastian Bach is born in Eisenach, Germany.
1804
The Napoleonic Code is adopted in France.
1945
The RAF bombs Gestapo headquarters in Copenhagen, accidentally hitting a school and killing 86 children.
1960
Sharpeville Massacre: South African police open fire on anti-apartheid protesters, killing 69.
2006
Jack Dorsey sends the first Twitter message.
Famous Birthdays
1685
Johann Sebastian Bach
German Baroque composer considered one of the greatest musicians of all time.
1806
Benito Juárez
Mexican statesman who served as president and is considered one of Mexico's greatest heroes.
1869
Florenz Ziegfeld
American theatrical producer of the Broadway spectacular Ziegfeld Follies.
1916
Nguyen Van Thieu
South Vietnamese president during the Vietnam War.
1958
Gary Oldman
British actor known for The Dark Knight, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and Darkest Hour.
