François-Marie Arouet, French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher who was known by his nom de plume Voltaire, is born. He became a bitter opponent of social and philosophical theories and social order. He defended freedom, tolerance and justice.
In 1898 Slovenian gymnast Leon Štukelj, the recipient of six Olympic medals and fourteen medals at the world championships, is born. He retired from gymnastics at the age of 37 and became a judge. He died in 1999, just four days before his 101 birthday. He is recorded in history as a true Olympic hero of the last century.
In 1929, Grace Kelly is born. Among other things, she appeared in the films High Noon, The Rear Window and Dial M for Murder. Her active acting career ended when she married Prince Rainier of Monaco. The Royal couple had three children: Princess Caroline, Prince Albert of Monaco and Princess Stephanie. Grace Kelly died on 14. September 1982 in a mysterious car accident.
In 1934, the musical Babes in Toyland is released. The main roles were performed by Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.
In 1966 American actor David Schwimmer, best known for the role of Ross in Friends is born.
In 1989, Slovenian graphic artist and painter Bozidar Jakac dies. Among other things he was the initiator of the development of Slovenian graphics, while in his long and creative life he produced a large number of master drawings, graphics, portraits and landscape images.
In 1992, BBC 1 airs for the first time the serial Absolutely Fabulous.
MUSIC HISTORY
1956 - Johnnie Ray is at the No. Spot on the British charts with the song 'Just Walking In The Rain.' The song was written by two prisoners Johnny Bragg and Robert Riley, the basis for it was a comment by one of them, when on a rainy day they had to stand before the court.
1983 - Lionel Richie takes the No. 1 spot on the American singles chart with the song 'All Night Long'.
BORN ON THIS DAY
1943 - John Walker Maus, singer in the group The Walker Brothers (1966 'The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore').
1945 – Canadian singer Neil Young, also member of the group Crosby Stills Nash & Young (1972 'Heart Of Gold').
1948 - Errol Brown, singer in the group Hot Chocolate ('You Sexy Thing').
