Historical Events
1513
The Battle of Flodden: England defeats Scotland, and King James IV is killed.
1776
The Continental Congress officially names the United States of America.
1850
California is admitted as the 31st US state.
1956
Elvis Presley appears on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time.
2015
Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
Famous Birthdays
1585
Armand Jean du Plessis (Cardinal Richelieu)
French cardinal and statesman who served as chief minister to Louis XIII.
1754
William Bligh
British naval officer who was the victim of the famous Mutiny on the Bounty.
1890
Colonel Harland Sanders
American businessman who founded Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC).
1941
Otis Redding
American soul singer known for (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay.
1966
Adam Sandler
American comedian and actor known for Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore.
