English poet John Milton is born. His most famous work is Paradise Lost.
In 1918 American film actor, producer and author Kirk Douglas, whose real name was Issur Danielovitch, is born. He acted in many films including Spartacus, Paths of Glory, and Lonely Are The Brave.
In 1934 English actress Judi Dench is born.
In 1941, Adolf Hitler issues a decree, which began the complete destruction of all American ships.
In 1953 American actor John Malkovich is born.
In 1967, Nicolae Ceausescu becomes president of Romania. The period of his reign was a period of dictatorship in this country.
In 1980 handball player Luka Žvižej is born. He was listed among the top ten goal scorers at the 2012 European Men's Handball Championship, where Slovenia won sixth place.
In 1992, the Prime Minister of Great Britain John Major announced the separation of Prince Charles and his wife Lady Di.
MUSIC HISTORY
1978 - Boney M takes the top spot on the British singles chart with 'Mary's Boy Child'.
1978 – at the top of the American charts is the song 'Le Freak' by the group Chic.
1989 - Billy Joel is No. 1 on the American charts with ' We Didn't Start The Fire'.
1995 - Michael Jackson with 'Earth Song' is No. 1 on the British charts.
BORN ON THIS DAY
1957 – American singer Donny Osmond (1972 ‘Puppy Love’).