Historical Events
1519
Ferdinand Magellan departs from Spain on the first circumnavigation of the globe.
1792
The Battle of Valmy: Revolutionary France defeats Prussia.
1873
A financial panic on Wall Street triggers a global depression.
1946
The first Cannes Film Festival is held.
2001
President Bush addresses Congress after the 9/11 attacks, declaring a War on Terror.
Famous Birthdays
1842
Sir James Dewar
Scottish physicist who invented the vacuum flask (Thermos).
1878
Upton Sinclair
American journalist and author known for The Jungle, exposing conditions in the meatpacking industry.
1885
Jelly Roll Morton
American jazz pianist and composer who claimed to have invented jazz.
1917
Red Auerbach
American basketball coach who led the Boston Celtics to nine NBA championships.
1934
Sophia Loren
Italian actress and winner of many international awards.
