Historical Events
1922
Howard Carter discovers the entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
1939
The US Neutrality Act is revised to allow arms sales to belligerents.
1979
Iranian students seize the US Embassy in Tehran, beginning the Iran hostage crisis.
1980
Ronald Reagan is elected US President in a landslide.
2008
Barack Obama is elected as the 44th US President, the first African American to hold the office.
Famous Birthdays
1879
Will Rogers
American cowboy, actor, and social commentator known for his wit.
1917
Walter Cronkite
American journalist known as "the most trusted man in America."
1918
Art Carney
Academy Award-winning American actor known for The Honeymooners.
1937
Loretta Swit
American actress known for M*A*S*H.
1965
Ralph Macchio
American actor known for The Karate Kid.
