Historical Events
537 - The Hagia Sophia is inaugurated by the Emperor Justinian
1939 - 1st American skimobiles (North Conway, NH)
1984 - Padres' free agent pitcher Ed Whitson signs with NY Yankees
1987 - Steve Largent sets all-time NFL record for career catches when he catches his 752nd pass
1988 - Bulgaria stops jamming Radio Free Europe after more than 3 decades
1992 - Nancy Sheehan wins LPGA Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge Golf Tournament
Famous Birthdays
1571 - Johannes Kepler, Weil der Stadt, Germany, astronomer (planetary Motion), (d. 1630)
1879 - Robert Greig, Australia, actor (Horse Feathers)
1908 - Louis JHCA de Bourbon, Dutch writer/poet (Black Banners)
1925 - Allan Blank, American composer, born in New York City (d. 2013)
1963 - Jim Leyritz, Lakewood OH, catcher (NY Yankees)
1968 - Dean Palmer, infielder (Texas Rangers), born in Tallahassee, Florida
Famous Deaths
1603 - Thomas Cartwright, English Presbyterian publicist, dies at about 68
1771 - Henri Pitot, French engineer (b. 1695)
1812 - Joanna Southcott, an English self-described religious prophetess.
1880 - Alessandro Nini, composer, dies at 75
1991 - Edward M Love, choreographer/dancer, dies of AIDS at 43
2005 - William Doody, Canadian politician (b. 1931)
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