AD Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus called Augustus, dies.

In 1662 French philosopher, mathematician, and physicist Blaise Pascal dies. He created the theory of probability, Pascal's Triangle, and discovered the rule of divisibility of numbers.

In 1819 Scottish inventor James Watt dies. He was constructor of the first steam engine.

In 1883 fashion designer Coco Chanel is born. Her real name was Gabrielle Chanel.

In 1936 the Spanish Nationalists executed poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca.

In 1946 the 42nd American President Bill Clinton is born.

MUSIC HISTORY
1967 – For the fourteenth time The Beatles take the No. 1 spot on the American singles chart, this time with their song 'All You Need Is Love'. Singing as back vocals in this composition are Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Keith Moon, Graham Nash, Marianne Faithfull and Walker Brother.

1974 - The Three Degrees are at the top of the British charts with 'When Will I See You Again.'

1978 - The Commodores are hit the British singles chart with 'Three Times A Lady', written by Lionel Richie.

BORN ON THIS DAY
1940 - Johnny Nash, American pop singer (1972 'I Can See Clearly Now').

1943 - Billy J Kramer, British singer (1964 'Little Children').

1945 - Ian Gillan, English rock singer, main vocalist with the group Deep Purple (1973 'Smoke On The Water').

1963 - Joey Tempest, Swedish singer with the group Europe (1986 'The Final Countdown').