Historical Events
1819
The bicycle is patented by Karl von Drais in Germany.
1881
The American Red Cross is founded by Clara Barton.
1927
Charles Lindbergh lands his Spirit of St. Louis in Paris, completing the first solo transatlantic flight.
1941
German battleship Bismarck sinks the HMS Hood.
1991
Former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi is assassinated by a suicide bomber.
Famous Birthdays
1471
Albrecht Dürer
German painter and printmaker who was one of the great masters of the Northern Renaissance.
1688
Alexander Pope
English poet known for The Rape of the Lock and An Essay on Man.
1952
Mr. T
American actor known for The A-Team and Rocky III.
1956
Judge Reinhold
American actor known for the Beverly Hills Cop series.
1967
Lisa Edelstein
American actress known for House.
