In 1888, the most famous English serial killer Jack the Ripper kills his last victim. He chose his victims among prostitutes. The true identity of the killer was never found however, it is assumed that the killer came from high society.

In 1921, American actor Charles Bronson is born.

In 1954, French painter Henri Matisse dies.

In 1957 the Soviet Union launches into space an artificial Earth satellite, Sputnik II. In the sputnik the entire crew was represented by a dog called Lajka. The little dog spent a week inside the sputnik.

In 1981, Slovenian poet and politician Edvard Kocbek dies.

In 1992 Democratic politician Bill Clinton is elected as the President of the United States of America; he served two mandates.

In 2004, at the election for President of the United States, George W. Bush wins for a second time.

MUSIC HISTORY
1957 – at the top of the British and American charts is Jerry Lee Lewis with 'Great Balls Of Fire. The record sold more than 5 million copies around the world.
1960 – at the top of the British charts is Elvis Presley with the song 'It's Now Or Never'.
1962 - The Crystals are at No. 1 in the USA with 'He's A Rebel'.
1979 – at the top spot on the American charts is 'Pop Muzik' by Robin Scott.
1984 – the most played song in the USA is 'Caribbean Queen' by Billy Ocean.

BORN ON THIS DAY
1941 – singer in the group The Tremeloes, Brian Poole.
1948 – Scottish singer Lulu (Marie Lawrie).
1954 - Stuart Goddard, singer in the group Adam Ant.
1962 – British singer Marilyn (1983 'Calling Your Name').
1969 – Swiss musician, producer and composer Robert Miles.