Maria Theresa ordered for the first time a census to be carried out in the Habsburg Monarchy.

In 1884 the meridian passing through Greenwich near London is declared as the 'prime meridian'. Thus, it becomes the basis for the calculation of longitude on the globe.

In 1925, British politician Margaret Thatcher is born. She became Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1979 to 1990. Due to relentless policy was called "Iron Lady".

In 1972, a plane crashes in the Andes with the Uruguayan rugby team onboard. 29 passengers die and 16 survived the crash. They were found two months later. After the tragedy the film Alive was made.

In 1792 in Washington the foundation stone is laid for the White House.

MUSIC HISTORY
1979 – On the top of the American singles chart is the song 'Don't Stop Till You Get Enough' sung by Michael Jackson.
1984 - Stevie Wonder with the song 'I Just Called To Say I Love You' is No. 1 on both the American and British charts.
1984 – No. 1 on the British albums chart is the album 'The Unforgettable Fire' by U2; on the album is also 'Pride (In The Name Of Love').
1990 – The No. 1 spot on the American charts is taken by George Michael with the song 'Praying For Time'.
2002 – The Spanish girl group Las Ketchup take the No. 1 spot on the British singles chart with 'The Ketchup Song.'

BORN ON THIS DAY
1940 – British rock singer Chris Farlowe (1966 'Out Of Time', which was written for him by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards).
1941 – Singer Paul Simon ('You Can Call Me Al').
1944 – Robert Lamm, member of the group Chicago (1976 he was at No. 1 on the British and American singles charts with 'If You Leave Me Now'.)
1947 - Sammy Hagar, singer in the group Montrose, Van Halen.
1968 – Carlos Marín, Spanish singer, member of the baritone quartet Il Divo.