Historical Events
1215
Pope Innocent III dies after a long papacy.
1609
Galileo uses a telescope to observe the sky for the first time.
1803
Spain officially transfers Louisiana Territory to France, shortly before it is sold to the US.
1939
The Soviet Union invades Finland in the Winter War.
1993
President Clinton signs the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act.
Famous Birthdays
1835
Mark Twain
American author known for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
1874
Winston Churchill
British Prime Minister who led Britain through World War II.
1936
Abbie Hoffman
American political and social activist who co-founded the Youth International Party (Yippies).
1955
Ben Stiller
American comedian, actor, and filmmaker known for Zoolander and Meet the Parents.
1982
Elisha Cuthbert
Canadian actress known for 24 and Happy Endings.
