Historical Events
755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion during the Tang Dynasty of China.
1944 - US 2nd Inf division occupies "Heartbreak Crossroads" Wahlerscheid
1971 - Bangladesh (East Pakistan) declares independence from Pakistan
1979 - "Love Story" based on the novel by Erich Segal, directed by Arthur Hiller and starring Ryan O'Neal and Ali McGraw is released
1987 - Roh Tae Woo elected president of South Korea
1991 - UN reverses ruling that Zionism is racism by 111-25 (13 abstain) vote
Famous Birthdays
1584 - John Selden, English jurist and oriental scholar (d. 1654)
1822 - Charles Edward Horsley, composer
1951 - Robben Ford, American guitarist
1961 - William Melvin "Bill" Hicks, Valdosta, Georgia, American stand-up comedian and social critic
1967 - Miranda Otto, Australian actress
1982 - Antrel Rolle, National Football League defensive back
Famous Deaths
1852 - Andries H Potgieter, South African/Transvaal explorer, dies at 59
1984 - Debs Garms, American baseball player (b. 1907)
1989 - Aileen Pringle, actress (Age of Consent, Convicted, Night Parade), dies
1989 - Silvana Mangano, Italian actress (Death in Venice), dies at 59
2003 - Robert Stanfield, Premier of Nova Scotia (b. 1914)
2010 - Melvin E. Biddle, American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient (b. 1923)
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