Historical Events
1274
The Second Council of Lyon opens in France.
1824
Beethoven's 9th Symphony premieres in Vienna.
1915
The British ocean liner Lusitania is sunk by a German U-boat, killing 1,198 people.
1945
Germany signs its unconditional surrender document at Reims, France, ending World War II in Europe.
1965
The Rolling Stones release their first American hit single, The Last Time.
Famous Birthdays
1711
David Hume
Scottish philosopher considered the most important English-language philosopher.
1812
Robert Browning
English poet known for Aurora Leigh and My Last Duchess.
1833
Johannes Brahms
German composer known for his four symphonies and his Requiem.
1840
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Russian composer known for Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and 1812 Overture.
1952
Tim Russert
American journalist and host of Meet the Press.
