Historical Events
1461
The Battle of Towton, the bloodiest battle on English soil, is fought during the Wars of the Roses.
1848
Niagara Falls temporarily stops flowing due to an ice jam.
1867
The British North America Act creates Canada as a dominion.
1974
NASA's Mariner 10 becomes the first spacecraft to fly past Mercury.
1973
The last American troops withdraw from Vietnam.
Famous Birthdays
1632
John Locke
English philosopher known as the "Father of Liberalism" whose ideas influenced the American Declaration of Independence.
1790
John Tyler
10th President of the United States, the first Vice President to assume the presidency upon death of a president.
1918
Pearl Bailey
American actress and singer known for Hello, Dolly! on Broadway.
1943
Eric Idle
English comedian and member of Monty Python.
1976
Jennifer Capriati
American tennis player who won three Grand Slam singles titles.
