In 1517 the monk Martin Luther published the famous 95 Theses to clarify the power of forgiveness, which criticized the abuse of trading in indulgences. His teachings triggered the Reformation.

In 1795, in London English poet, a representative of the younger generation of English romantic, John Keats is born.

In 1922, Benito Mussolini, Italian politician, journalist, and leader of the National Fascist Party, officially takes over the duties of Prime Minister.

In 1984, in New Delhi two Sikhs assassinate Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. A few hours later, her son Radzivil Gandhi is sworn in as the new Prime Minister.

In 1993 American actor River Phoenix died.

MUSIC HISTORY
1963 – at the top of the British singles chart is Gerry And The Pacemakers with 'You'll Never Walk Alone'.
1964 - on the American charts The Supremes with 'Baby Love' are at the top.
1992 - Boyz II Men are No. 1 in Great Britain with 'End Of The Road'.
1998 - Cher with 'Believe' is No. 1 on the British singles chart.
1999 - Five with the song 'Keep On Movin' is No. 1 on the British singles chart.

BORN ON THIS DAY
1961 - Larry Mullen, drummer with U2.
1963 - Johnny Marr, guitarist and song writer with The Smiths.
1970 - Swedish singer Malin Berggren, singer in Ace Of Base.