Historical Events
1513
Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León sights Florida.
1794
The US Navy is established by Congress.
1977
The Tenerife airport disaster occurs; two Boeing 747s collide, killing 583 people.
1998
The FDA approves Viagra.
2011
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Myanmar, killing 74 people.
Famous Birthdays
1845
Wilhelm Röntgen
German physicist famous for discovering X-rays.
1863
Henry Royce
English engineer who co-founded Rolls-Royce.
1963
Quentin Tarantino
American film director known for Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill.
1970
Mariah Carey
American singer known for All I Want for Christmas Is You and We Belong Together.
1978
Fergie
American singer known for solo work and as a member of The Black Eyed Peas.
