Historical Events
1867
The United States purchases Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million.
1945
Soviet forces enter Danzig (Gdańsk), liberating it from Nazi occupation.
1964
Jeopardy! debuts on US television.
1981
President Reagan is shot and seriously wounded by John Hinckley Jr. in Washington DC.
2003
The US military announces the capture of Saddam Hussein's sons Uday and Qusay.
Famous Birthdays
1746
Francisco Goya
Spanish Romantic painter known for The Third of May 1808 and Saturn Devouring His Son.
1853
Vincent van Gogh
Dutch Post-Impressionist painter known for The Starry Night and Sunflowers.
1913
Frankie Laine
American singer and entertainer known for Rawhide.
1945
Eric Clapton
English guitarist known as "Slowhand" and his work with Cream and as a solo artist.
1968
Celine Dion
Canadian singer known for My Heart Will Go On and The Power of Love.
