Historical Events
1297
Battle of Stirling Bridge: William Wallace defeats the English.
1777
Battle of Brandywine Creek during the American Revolution.
1922
British Mandate Palestine is proclaimed.
1973
Chilean President Salvador Allende dies during a US-backed coup.
2001
Terrorist attacks using hijacked airliners destroy the World Trade Center and damage the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people.
Famous Birthdays
1524
Pierre de Ronsard
French poet known as the "Prince of Poets."
1862
O. Henry
American short story writer known for The Gift of the Magi.
1885
D.H. Lawrence
English novelist known for Lady Chatterley's Lover and Sons and Lovers.
1939
Amy Madigan
American actress known for Field of Dreams.
1969
Harry Connick Jr.
American singer and actor known for When Harry Met Sally.
