Historical Events
312
Emperor Constantine I sees the Chi-Rho symbol and wins the Battle of Milvian Bridge.
1682
William Penn founds the city of Philadelphia.
1858
Theodore Roosevelt is born in New York City.
1904
The New York City subway opens, the first underground rapid transit system in the US.
1971
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is renamed Zaire.
Famous Birthdays
1728
James Cook
British explorer who made three voyages to the Pacific and discovered numerous islands.
1782
Niccolò Paganini
Italian violinist and composer who was widely regarded as the greatest violinist of all time.
1858
Theodore Roosevelt
26th President of the United States who won the Nobel Peace Prize.
1939
John Cleese
British comedian known for Monty Python and Fawlty Towers.
1952
Roberto Benigni
Italian actor and director known for Life Is Beautiful.
