Historical Events
1138 - Anti-Pope Victor IV (Gregorio) submits himself to Pope Innocentius II
1677 - Treaty of Middle Plantation establishes peace between the Virginia colonists and local Native Americans
1916 - Official flag of President of the United States adopted
1948 - French Championships Women's Tennis: Belgium-born but representing France, Nelly Landry beats American Shirley Fry 6-2, 0-6, 6-0 for her lone major title
1957 - Laos government of prince Suvanna Phuma resigns
1987 - Michael Jackson attempts to buy Elephant Man's remains
Famous Birthdays
1913 - Tony Zale, American boxer (World Middleweight Champion 1940-47, 48), born in Gary, Indiana (d. 1997)
1962 - Perry Fenwick, English actor, born in Canning Town, London
1976 - Jerry Hairston Jr., American baseball infielder/outfielder, broadcaster (Baltimore Orioles), born in Des Moines, Iowa
1977 - António Lebo-Lebo, Angolan soccer defender (Angola 15 caps), born in Malanje, Angola
1982 - Ana Beatriz Barros, Brazilian model (Sports Illustrated), born in Itabira, Brazil
1991 - Kristen Alderson, American actress (One Life to Live), born in Huntington Valley, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
1892 - Baha'u'llah [Mirza HA Noeri], Persian founder (Baha'i), dies at 74
1896 - Gabriel Auguste Daubrée, French geologist, dies at 81
1957 - George Bacovia [Vasiliu], Romanian poet and composer (Plumb), dies at 75
1997 - George Fenneman, American radio and TV announcer (You Bet Your Life), dies at 77
2007 - Lois Browne-Evans, Bermudian Politician (stroke) (b. 1927)
2008 - Harvey Korman, American actor (The Carol Burnett Show; Blazing Saddles; High Anxiety), dies at 81
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