the outcome of the story The Englishman inspired Daniel Defoe to write the story of Robinson Crusoe.
In 1800 the greatest Slovenian poet France Prešeren is born. His A Toast, written in 1844, is the national anthem of the Republic of Slovenia, and the anniversary of his death is the country's Cultural Day.
In 1919 the University of Ljubljana is established.
In 1953 Boris A. Novak, Slovenian poet and stage director is born.
In 1960 Slovene actor Janez Škof is born.
In 1967 Christiaan Barnard successfully carries out the first heart transplant.
In 1960 actors Julianne Moore and Daryl Hannah are born.
In 1977 Polish ski jumper Adam Małysz is born.
In 2004 the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia confirms the new government of the Republic of Slovenia.
MUSIC HISTORY
1956 – in the No. 1 spot on the American charts is Guy Mitchell with 'Singing The Blues'.
1964 – the group The Rolling Stones are at the top of the British charts with their song 'Little Red Rooster'.
1969 - The Rolling Stones are No. 1 on both the British and American charts with the song 'Brown Sugar'.
1976 - an attempt is made on the life of Jamaican musician Bob Marley, but despite being shot twice a few days later he performed at a concert.
1994 – the group Boyz II Men with 'I'll Make Love To You', stay in the No. 1 spot on the American charts for 14 weeks.
BORN ON THIS DAY
1947 - Janez Bončina-Benč, Slovene singer ('Ta noč je moja').
1948 - Ozzy Osbourne, also singer in the punk group Black Sabbath ('Dreamer').
1967 - Adam Tinley, known as Adamski (1990 'Killer').
1968 – singer Montell Jordan (1995 'This Is How We Do It').