Historical Events
1302
Pope Boniface VIII issues Unam Sanctam, claiming ultimate authority over all earthly rulers.
1626
St. Peter's Basilica in Rome is consecrated.
1928
Steamboat Willie, featuring Mickey Mouse, premieres.
1978
Jim Jones leads the Jonestown massacre in Guyana; 909 die.
1993
Louis Farrakhan leads the Million Man March in Washington DC.
Famous Birthdays
1836
W.S. Gilbert
British playwright who co-created the Savoy operas with Arthur Sullivan.
1882
Jacques Maritain
French Catholic philosopher and statesman.
1923
Alan Shepard
American astronaut who was the first American in space and walked on the Moon.
1939
Margaret Atwood
Canadian author known for The Handmaid's Tale.
1978
Owen Wilson
American actor known for Wedding Crashers and Zoolander.
