Historical Events
1783
The last British forces leave New York City following the American Revolutionary War.
1863
Battle of Chattanooga: Union forces defeat the Confederacy.
1960
The first American meteorological satellite is launched.
1974
Paul McCartney and Wings release Band on the Run.
2016
Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro dies at age 90.
Famous Birthdays
1562
Lope de Vega
Spanish playwright who wrote over 3,000 works.
1835
Andrew Carnegie
Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist who gave away most of his fortune.
1881
Pope John XXIII
Pope who convened the Second Vatican Council.
1914
Joe DiMaggio
American baseball player known for his 56-game hitting streak.
1960
John F. Kennedy Jr.
American lawyer and publisher known as "America's prince."
