Historical Events
1607
Jamestown, Virginia, is settled as the first permanent English settlement in America.
1846
The United States declares war on Mexico.
1917
The Miracle of Fátima: three children report visions of the Virgin Mary in Portugal.
1958
Vice President Nixon's car is attacked by an angry mob in Caracas, Venezuela.
1981
Pope John Paul II is shot and wounded in St. Peter's Square by Mehmet Ali Ağca.
Famous Birthdays
1842
Arthur Sullivan
English composer who collaborated with W.S. Gilbert to create the Savoy operas.
1882
Georges Braque
French painter who co-founded Cubism with Pablo Picasso.
1914
Joe Louis
American heavyweight boxing champion who held the title for 12 years.
1939
Harvey Keitel
American actor known for Taxi Driver and Pulp Fiction.
1950
Stevie Wonder
American singer-songwriter who has won 25 Grammy Awards.
