Historical Events
1598
Ben Jonson's play Every Man in His Humour is performed in London.
1862
President Lincoln issues the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
1980
Iraq invades Iran, beginning the Iran-Iraq War.
2003
The United Nations General Assembly opens its 58th session.
2011
The UN Human Rights Council adopts the first resolution on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Famous Birthdays
1694
Philip Stanhope
British statesman who was the 4th Earl of Chesterfield.
1791
Michael Faraday
English scientist who contributed to electromagnetism and discovered electromagnetic induction.
1902
John Houseman
Academy Award-winning actor and producer known for The Paper Chase.
1961
Scott Baio
American actor known for Happy Days and Charles in Charge.
1968
Joan Jett
American rock musician known for I Love Rock 'n' Roll.
