Historical Events
1534
The English Parliament passes the Act of Supremacy, making Henry VIII head of the Church of England.
1838
The Times of India is founded.
1903
Panama declares independence from Colombia.
1957
The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 2, carrying the dog Laika.
1970
Salvador Allende is inaugurated as President of Chile, the first Marxist president in the Western Hemisphere.
Famous Birthdays
1718
John Montagu
4th Earl of Sandwich who is credited with popularizing the sandwich.
1801
Karl Baedeker
German publisher who created the famous Baedeker travel guides.
1903
Walker Evans
American photographer known for documenting the Great Depression.
1921
Charles Bronson
American actor known for Death Wish and The Magnificent Seven.
1954
Adam Ant
British rock musician known for Goody Two Shoes.
