Birth anniversary of author, poet, critic and editor Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49). Creator of “The Raven,” one of the most popular poems of the 19th century, Poe was also the inventor of the detective story—although his fame rests in tales of the macabre.
175th birth anniversary of post-impressionist artist Paul Cézanne (1839-1906).
Birth anniversary of preacher and philanthropist Edgar J. Helms (1863-1942). He founded the program that became Goodwill Industries.
Birth anniversaries of Janis Joplin (1943-70), Robert E. Lee (1807-70), James Watt (1736-1819).
Happy Birthday! Michael Crawford, Shelley Fabares, Dolly Parton
1793 - King Louis XVI was tried by the French Convention, found guilty of treason and sentenced to the guillotine.
1966 - Indira Gandhi was elected prime minister of India.
1977 - U.S. President Ford pardoned Iva Toguri D'Aquino (the "Tokyo Rose").
1996 - U.S. first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton was subpoenaed to appear before a federal grand jury. The investigation was concerning the discovery of billing records related to the Whitewater real estate investment venture.
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