German astronomer Johannes Kepler is born. He is best known for his eponymous laws of planetary motion.
In 1822 French microbiologist Louis Pasteur, who discovered pasteurization, is born. He also developed vaccines against rabies, poultry plague and anthrax.
In 1901 singer and actress Marlene Dietrich is born. She is best known for her role in the film Blue Angel.
In 1910 in Belgrade the first Slovenian aviator Edvard Rusjan dies in a plane crash. He was among the pioneers of European aviation because he constructed and built his own aircraft.
In 1948 French actor Gerard Depardieu is born.
In 1978 Spain adopted the first democratic legislation.
In 2007 former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is assassinated.
MUSIC HISTORY
1969 - Diana Ross and the group the Supremes are No. 1 on the American charts with 'Someday We'll Be Together'.
1975 - Queen takes the top spot on the British charts with their album 'A Night At The Opera'.
1975 - The Staple Singers are No.1 in American with the song 'Let's Do It Again'.
1986 –American singer Jackie Wilson with the Christmas song 'Reet Petite' is No. 1 on the British singles chart. The song was used in the advertisement for LEVI'S jeans.
1997 - The Spice Girls are No. 1 on the British charts with 'Too Much'.
BORN ON THIS DAY
1941 - Mike Pinder, singer in the group The Moody Blues ('Nights In White Satin').
1952 - David Knopfler, British guitarist, pianist and member of the group Dire Straits ('Soultans of Swing').