Historical Events
1536
Bible translator William Tyndale is executed for heresy.
1927
The Jazz Singer, the first talking motion picture, is released.
1973
Egypt and Syria attack Israel on Yom Kippur, starting the Yom Kippur War.
1981
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat is assassinated.
1995
The first planet orbiting a sun-like star is confirmed.
Famous Birthdays
1552
Matteo Ricci
Italian Jesuit missionary who brought European science to China.
1887
Le Corbusier
Swiss-French architect who was a pioneer of modern architecture.
1906
Janet Gaynor
American actress who won the first Academy Award for Best Actress.
1908
Carole Lombard
American actress known for My Man Godfrey.
1963
Elisabeth Shue
American actress known for Adventures in Babysitting and Leaving Las Vegas.
