Historical Events
1789
The US Congress passes the Judiciary Act establishing the Supreme Court.
1948
The Honda Motor Company is incorporated.
1960
USS Enterprise, the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is launched.
1996
The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty is signed by 71 countries.
2014
India's Mars Orbiter Mission enters orbit around Mars, making India the first Asian nation to do so.
Famous Birthdays
1717
Horace Walpole
English art historian and writer who first called his work "Gothic."
1896
F. Scott Fitzgerald
American novelist known for The Great Gatsby.
1936
Jim Henson
American puppeteer who created the Muppets and Kermit the Frog.
1948
Anthony Newley
British entertainer known for What Kind of Fool Am I?
1968
Nia Vardalos
Canadian-American actress known for My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
