Historical Events
1492
Christopher Columbus describes the tobacco plant.
1777
The Continental Congress adopts the Articles of Confederation.
1864
General Sherman begins his March to the Sea through Georgia.
1920
The League of Nations holds its first assembly in Geneva.
1988
Palestinian National Council declares independence.
Famous Birthdays
1708
William Pitt the Elder
British Prime Minister known as "The Great Commoner."
1738
Frederick William II of Prussia
King of Prussia who was a patron of arts and music.
1887
Georgia O'Keeffe
American modernist artist known for her paintings of flowers and New Mexico landscapes.
1929
Ed Asner
American actor known for The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Up.
1969
Shailene Woodley
American actress known for Divergent and The Fault in Our Stars.
