the Swedish astronomer Andres Celsius, who in 1742 made a plan for the first thermometer, is born.
In 1865 Janez Evangelist Krek, the pioneer of the Christian Social movement in Slovenia is born.
In 1895, the French writer and dramatist Alexander Dumas dies. He is best known for his novel Lady of the Camellias.
In 1895, the Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel in Paris wrote his famous testament, in which the interest of his assets he allocated to prizes to the best scientists, writers and activists for peace. The Nobel Prize was first awarded in 1901.
In 1940 actor and master of martial arts Bruce Lee is born. He died at just the age of 32.
In 1953, in Boston American playwright Eugene O `Neill dies. Among his works are Before Breakfast, Beyond the Horizon, and one well-known comedy Ah, Wilderness!
In 1975 Scotsman Ross McWhirter, one of the founders of the Guinness Book of Records, dies.
MUSIC HISTORY
1966 – No. 1 on the American singles chart is The New Vaudeville Band with the song 'Winchester Cathedral'.
1982 - at the top of the singles chart in the USA is Lionel Richie with 'Truly'.
1986 - Bon Jovi is No. 1 on the American charts with 'You Give Love A Bad Name’.
BORN ON THIS DAY
1941 – American singer Eddie Rabbitt ('I Love A Rainy Night').
1942 – one of the greatest guitarists of all time Jimi Hendrix ('Hey Joe').