Historical Events
1519
Leonardo da Vinci dies at Château du Clos Lucé in France.
1611
The King James Bible is published for the first time.
1945
World War II: German forces in Italy surrender to Allied forces.
1952
The first commercial jet airline service begins in the UK.
1997
Tony Blair and the Labour Party win a landslide victory in the UK general election.
Famous Birthdays
1729
Catherine the Great
Empress of Russia who greatly expanded the Russian Empire.
1903
Benjamin Spock
American pediatrician whose book Baby and Child Care was enormously influential.
1921
Satyajit Ray
Indian filmmaker considered one of the greatest directors in cinema history.
1929
Anouk Aimée
French actress known for A Man and a Woman.
1975
David Beckham
English footballer who played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and the LA Galaxy.
