in Radovljica Slovenian playwright, historian, representative of the Enlightenment Anton Tomaz Linhart is born. He is best known as the author of the first comedy and theatrical play Županova Micka (Micka, the Mayor's Daughter).
In 1803 French composer Hector Berlioz is born. His most famous works are Romeo and Juliet and Requiem.
In 1843 German bacteriologist Robert Koch is born. He discovered the bacillus tuberkulozein agent of cholera, and explained the emergence of anthrax.
In 1918 Slovenian writer, a representative of modernism in Slovene literature, Ivan Cankar dies. He wrote the novel Na klancu (On the Hill), Hlapec Jernej in njegova pravica (The Servant Jernej and his Justice) Kurent (Kurent) and the dramas Hlapci (The Serfs), Kralj na Betajnovi (The King of Betajnova).
In 1946 UNICEF, the International Organization for helping children is founded at the United Nations.
MUSIC HISTORY
1961 – the best selling album is Elvis Presley's 'Blue Hawaii'; on it are also 'Can't help falling' in 'Rock-A-Hula-baby'.
1961 – the group The Marvelettes is at the top of the American charts with the song 'Please Mr Postman'.
1964 - American singer Sam Cooke dies
1982 – singer and actress Toni Basil takes the No.1 spot on the American charts with 'Mickey'.
1993 – at the top of the British singles chart is Janet Jackson with the song 'Again'.
BORN ON THIS DAY
1926 - Big Mama Thornton, who first recorded the song Hound Dog. Her composition is also sung by Janis Joplin, who with her version 'Ball And Chain' had a big hit in the 1960s.
1944 – American singer Brenda Lee ('Sweet Nothin's').
1954 - Jermaine Jackson, founder of the group The Jackson Five.