Historical Events
1609
Henry Hudson arrives at Manhattan Island.
1683
The Battle of Vienna: Polish and allied forces defeat the Ottoman army.
1897
The National Biscuit Company creates the Uneeda Biscuit.
1953
John F. Kennedy marries Jacqueline Bouvier in Newport, Rhode Island.
1962
President Kennedy delivers his "We choose to go to the Moon" speech at Rice University.
Famous Birthdays
1818
Richard Gatling
American inventor who invented the Gatling gun.
1880
H.L. Mencken
American journalist and social critic known as the "Sage of Baltimore."
1913
Jesse Owens
American track athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
1943
Maria Muldaur
American singer known for Midnight at the Oasis.
1980
Joe Manganiello
American actor known for Magic Mike and True Blood.
