Historical Events
1535
The first complete English Bible is printed.
1830
Belgium declares its independence from the Netherlands.
1957
The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite.
1965
Pope Paul VI becomes the first reigning pope to visit the United States.
2004
SpaceShipOne wins the Ansari X Prize for the first private spaceflight.
Famous Birthdays
1289
Louis X of France
King of France and Navarre.
1814
Jean-François Millet
French Realist painter known for The Gleaners.
1895
Buster Keaton
American actor and filmmaker known as "The Great Stone Face" of silent film.
1924
Charlton Heston
American actor known for Ben-Hur and The Ten Commandments.
1943
Anne Rice
American author known for Interview with the Vampire.
