Historical Events
1565
The city of St. Augustine, the oldest European settlement in North America, is founded in Florida.
1900
A hurricane strikes Galveston, Texas, killing over 8,000 people.
1966
Star Trek premieres on NBC television.
1974
President Ford pardons Richard Nixon for any crimes he might have committed as president.
2000
The UN Millennium Summit adopts the Millennium Development Goals.
Famous Birthdays
1157
Richard I of England
King of England known as "The Lionheart" for his leadership in the Third Crusade.
1830
Frédéric Mistral
French Occitan poet who won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
1907
Buddy Hackett
American comedian and actor.
1922
Sid Caesar
American comedian known for Your Show of Shows.
1979
Pink
American singer known for Raise Your Glass and Just Give Me a Reason.
