Historical Events
1386
The Anglo-Portuguese Alliance is confirmed, the oldest diplomatic alliance in the world still in force.
1671
Thomas Blood steals the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London.
1950
The Schuman Declaration leads to the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community.
1960
The FDA approves the birth control pill.
1974
The House Judiciary Committee opens impeachment proceedings against President Nixon.
Famous Birthdays
1800
John Brown
American abolitionist who led the raid on Harpers Ferry.
1830
Léon Gambetta
French statesman who served as Prime Minister of France.
1860
J.M. Barrie
Scottish author who created Peter Pan.
1927
Pancho González
American tennis player who was world's number one for eight years.
1949
Billy Joel
American singer known as the "Piano Man" for songs like Piano Man and It's Still Rock and Roll to Me.
