Historical Events
54
Roman Emperor Claudius dies and Nero becomes emperor.
1307
Hundreds of Knights Templar in France are simultaneously arrested.
1792
The cornerstone of the White House is laid.
1943
Italy declares war on Germany.
1972
A plane carrying an Uruguayan rugby team crashes in the Andes; survivors resort to cannibalism.
Famous Birthdays
1821
Rudolf Virchow
German physician who founded the field of cellular pathology.
1925
Margaret Thatcher
British Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990, the first and only woman to hold the office.
1941
Paul Simon
American musician known for The Sound of Silence and Mrs. Robinson.
1969
Nancy Kerrigan
American figure skater who won a silver medal at the 1994 Olympics.
1976
Kelly Preston
American actress known for Jerry Maguire.
