a tax on windows is introduced in England. Due to this many people broke the windows of their shops and homes in order to avoid paying the tax.
In 1857 English Queen Victoria chooses Ottawa as the capital city of Canada.
In 1869 French painter Henri Matisse is born.
In 1890 Ellis Island of the coast of New York is opened as an inspections station and becomes the gateway to America for millions of immigrants from Europe and other parts of the world.
In 1935 Welsh actor Anthony Hopkins is born.
In 1935 Charles Darrow presents his game Monopoly to the public.
In 1943 English actor Ben Kingsley is born.
In 1959 American actor Val Kilmer is born.
MUSIC HISTORY
1966 - The Monkees take the top spot on the American charts with Neil Diamond’s song 'I'm A Believer'.
1967 –Bert Berns, American musician and song writer dies at the age of 38. He is best known for his works 'Twist And Shout', 'Hang On Sloopy', ‘Here Comes the Night’ and 'Brown Eyed Girl'.
1994 - Garth Brooks takes the top spot on the American charts with his album 'The Hits'.
1996 - Paul McCartney is knighted Sir Paul McCartney by Queen Elizabeth II.
BORN ON THIS DAY
1943 – American singer John Denver ('Annie's Song').
1948 – American singer Donna Summer ('Hot Stuff').