Historical Events
454
Roman general Aetius is murdered by Emperor Valentinian III.
1780
Benedict Arnold reveals his plans to betray West Point to the British.
1897
The New York Sun publishes "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus."
1937
J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is published.
1996
The Defense of Marriage Act is signed by President Clinton.
Famous Birthdays
1866
H.G. Wells
English author known for The War of the Worlds and The Time Machine.
1874
Gustav Holst
English composer known for The Planets suite.
1947
Stephen King
American novelist known as the "King of Horror" for novels like The Shining and It.
1950
Bill Murray
American comedian and actor known for Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day.
1976
Ricki Martin
Puerto Rican singer known for Livin' la Vida Loca.
