Historical Events
1759
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham: Britain defeats France in Canada.
1788
New York City is approved as the temporary capital of the United States.
1993
Yasser Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin sign the Oslo Accords at the White House.
1994
The Federal Assault Weapons Ban becomes law in the US.
2005
The first game is played at the new New York Jets stadium.
Famous Birthdays
1755
Oliver Evans
American inventor who pioneered the high-pressure steam engine.
1814
Arthur Wellesley
British commander famous for defeating Napoleon at Waterloo.
1851
Walter Reed
American Army surgeon who confirmed that yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes.
1916
Roald Dahl
British novelist known for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach.
1943
Jacqueline Bisset
British actress known for her many films including Day for Night.
