Historical Events
619
Tang Dynasty Emperor Gaozu signs an agreement with Eastern Turks.
1889
North Dakota and South Dakota are admitted as the 39th and 40th US states.
1917
The Balfour Declaration supports the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
1920
Pittsburgh radio station KDKA broadcasts the first commercially licensed radio program.
1947
Howard Hughes pilots the Spruce Goose on its only flight.
Famous Birthdays
1755
Marie Antoinette
Queen of France who was guillotined during the French Revolution.
1795
James Knox Polk
11th President of the United States who greatly expanded US territory.
1865
Warren G. Harding
29th President of the United States.
1913
Burt Lancaster
American actor who won the Academy Award for Elmer Gantry.
1966
David Schwimmer
American actor known for playing Ross in Friends.
