Historical Events
331
Alexander the Great wins the Battle of Gaugamela, defeating Darius III.
1908
Ford Motor Company introduces the Model T automobile.
1936
Francisco Franco becomes head of state and commander of the Spanish Nationalists.
1949
The People's Republic of China is proclaimed by Mao Zedong.
1971
Walt Disney World opens in Orlando, Florida.
Famous Birthdays
1207
Jalal ad-Din Rumi
Persian poet and Sufi mystic known for the Masnavi.
1924
Jimmy Carter
39th President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
1935
Julie Andrews
British actress and singer known for The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins.
1936
Walter Matthau
American actor known for The Odd Couple and The Bad News Bears.
1972
Arie Luyendyk Jr.
Dutch-American racing driver.
