the German reformer Martin Luther in Wittenberg publicly burned the papal bull in which the pope threatened him with excommunication.
In 1896, Alfred Nobel, Swedish chemist and inventor, dies. The Nobel Prize is awarded for chemistry, physics, medicine, literature and peace. Each winner receives a unique Nobel diploma and a monetary prize. The awards were first presented in January 1901.
In 1903 Slovene sculptor, graphic artist, painter and illustrator Nikolaj Pirnat is born.
In 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopts and proclaims the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It has become a unique document about the human being, his rights and freedoms.
MUSIC HISTORY
1964 - The Beatles with their song 'I Feel Fine' are No. 1 on the British singles chart.
1966 - The Beach Boys with the song 'Good Vibrations' are at the top of the American singles chart.
1967 – Otis Redding, soul singer and song writer, dies in a plane accident at the age of 26. Also onboard the plane, which crashed into Lake Monoma, was his group.
1983 - Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson with the song 'Say Say Say' take the No. 1 spot on the American singles chart.
1988 - Chicago with 'Look Away' is at the top of the American singles chart.
1988 - Cliff Richard singing 'Mistletoe And Wine' is No. 1 on the British singles chart.
2000 - Eminem is at the top of the British singles chart with the song 'Stan'.