Historical Events
1783
The Treaty of Paris is signed, formally ending the American Revolutionary War.
1833
Benjamin Day launches the New York Sun, the first successful penny newspaper.
1939
Britain and France declare war on Germany two days after Germany invades Poland.
1967
Sweden switches from driving on the left to driving on the right side of the road.
1976
NASA's Viking 2 spacecraft lands on Mars.
Famous Birthdays
1625
Giovanni Cassini
Italian-French astronomer who discovered the Cassini Division in Saturn's rings.
1905
Carl David Anderson
American physicist who discovered the positron (antielectron).
1913
Alan Ladd
American actor known for Shane.
1965
Charlie Sheen
American actor known for Two and a Half Men and Platoon.
1997
Demi Lovato
American singer and actress known for Heart Attack.
