Historical Events
912
The Holy Roman Emperor Otto I (the Great) is born.
1876
William "Boss" Tweed, the corrupt Tammany Hall politician, is extradited from Spain.
1936
Life magazine is published for the first time.
1946
French naval forces bombard Haiphong, killing thousands in an incident that leads to the First Indochina War.
1963
The first episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC.
Famous Birthdays
1221
Alfonso X of Castile
King of Castile known as "the Wise" for his cultural patronage.
1804
Franklin Pierce
14th President of the United States.
1887
Boris Karloff
British-American actor known for Frankenstein.
1888
Harpo Marx
American comedian and member of the Marx Brothers.
1992
Miley Cyrus
American singer known for Hannah Montana and Wrecking Ball.
