a charter is issued for the establishment of the monastery in Stična, which in the Middle Ages was the religious, cultural and economic centre of the region of Dolenjska.
In 1862 Slovene bishop Anton Martin Slomšek dies.
In 1896 American writer and a member of the so-called Lost Generation following the First World War, Francis Scott Fitzgerald is born. We know him mostly for his works The Beautiful and Damned, and The Great Gatsby.
In 1908, the Ford plant produced the first Ford Model T car, also known as Tin Lizzie and Flivver.
In 1936, American puppeteer Jim Henson is born. He created the renowned Muppet Show and Sesame Street.
MUSIC HISTORY
1966 - Jimi Hendrix flew from New York to London without any luggage. The only clothes he had were the ones he was dressed in. Everything he had, he had to sell so that he could pay his hotel bill in New York.
1975 - Rod Stewart with the song 'Sailing' is at the top of the British singles chart. The song is the most frequently used composition for television documentaries.
1984 - Culture Club with the song 'Karma Chameleon' takes the No. 1 spot on the British singles chart.
1988 - Bobby McFerrin captivates the world and begins his reign with the first a-cappella record, which ranks top on the American and British singles charts. The song was Don't Worry, Be Happy. For it he received the Grammy for record of the year and song of the year.
1988 - The Hollies are No. 1 on the British charts with their song 'He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother'.
BORN ON THIS DAY
1942 - Gerry Marsden, singer in the group Gerry and the Pacemakers ('Ferry Across The Mersey').
1942 - Linda McCartney, member of the group Wings, and first wife of singer Paul McCartney.