Historical Events
1541
Hernando de Soto becomes the first European to encounter the Mississippi River.
1886
Coca-Cola is first sold at a soda fountain in Atlanta, Georgia.
1945
Victory in Europe (VE Day): Germany's surrender takes effect, ending WWII in Europe.
1984
The Soviet Union announces it will boycott the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
1999
NATO accidentally bombs the Chinese embassy in Belgrade during the Kosovo War.
Famous Birthdays
1753
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Mexican priest who initiated the Mexican War of Independence.
1821
William H. Seward
American statesman who negotiated the purchase of Alaska.
1884
Harry S. Truman
33rd President of the United States who authorized the use of atomic bombs on Japan.
1940
Peter Benchley
American author who wrote Jaws.
1975
Enrique Iglesias
Spanish singer known for Hero and Bailamos.
