was born a British physicist Isaac Newton, who laid the foundations of classical physics.

In 1877 was born Slovenian composer Emil Adamic. He has created more than a thousand vocal compositions; the most famous is the cycle of songs Night songs.

In 1899, the New York born actor Humphrey Bogart won an Oscar for Best Actor in the film The African Queen; he became famous in the film Casablanca.

In 1642 British physicist Isaac Newton is born. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of all time and a key figure in the scientific revolution.

In 1877 Slovene composer Emil Adamič is born. He wrote more than a thousand works – choral and orchestral music.

In 1899 in New York film actor Humphrey Bogart is born. He won an Oscar for best Actor role in the film African Queen; he became famous for his role in the film Casablanca.

In 1925 at the age of barely 30 Russian writer Sergej Jesenjin dies.

In 1938 in Prague Czech writer Karel Čapek dies.

In 1955 film actor and singer Dean Martin dies.

In 1977 comedian Charlie Chaplin dies in Switzerland.

Today, according to Christian tradition we celebrate Christmas.

MUSIC HISTORY
1965 - Dave Clark Five is at the No.1 spot on the American charts with the song 'Over And Over'.
1965 – the album 'Rubber Soul' by the group The Beatles is at the top of the British charts.
1971 - Melanie takes the top spot on the American charts with the song 'Brand New Key'.
1976 – the best sold album in the USA is 'Hotel California' by the group The Eagles.
1993 - Mariah Carey is in the No. 1 spot in the USA with the song 'Hero' and with the album 'Music Box'.
2006 – American singer James Brown ('Living in America') dies.

BORN ON THIS DAY
1940 – English singer Pete Brown ('I Feel Free').
1954 - Annie Lennox, singer in the group Eurythmics ('Thorn in my side').
1971 – English singer Dido ('Here With Me').