Historical Events
475
Romulus Augustulus becomes the last Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
1517
Martin Luther posts his Ninety-Five Theses, starting the Protestant Reformation.
1864
Nevada becomes the 36th US state.
1984
Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is assassinated by her own bodyguards.
2011
The global population reaches 7 billion.
Famous Birthdays
1632
Jan Vermeer
Dutch Golden Age painter known for Girl with a Pearl Earring.
1795
John Keats
English Romantic poet known for Ode to a Nightingale and Endymion.
1887
Chiang Kai-shek
Chinese Nationalist leader who fought both the Communists and the Japanese.
1950
John Candy
Canadian comedian and actor known for Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
1981
Piper Perabo
American actress known for Coyote Ugly.
