Historical Events
732
Battle of Tours: Frankish forces halt the Muslim expansion into Europe.
1415
Battle of Agincourt: Henry V of England defeats the French army.
1854
The Charge of the Light Brigade occurs during the Crimean War.
1944
The first kamikaze attack occurs during the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
1971
The People's Republic of China replaces the Republic of China in the UN.
Famous Birthdays
1759
Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte
French Marshal who became King Karl XIV Johan of Sweden.
1825
Johann Strauss II
Austrian composer known as the "Waltz King" for compositions like The Blue Danube.
1881
Pablo Picasso
Spanish painter who co-founded Cubism and is widely regarded as one of the greatest artists.
1947
Glenn Tipton
British musician and lead guitarist of Judas Priest.
1971
Pedro Pascal
Chilean-American actor known for The Mandalorian and The Last of Us.
