according to legend the smallest republic in Europe San Marino is founded. It was founded by the Dalmatian stonecutter Marinus of Arba, later venerated as Saint Marinus.
In 1609 English seaman Henry Hudson is the first European to sail into New York harbour.
In 1658 in London English statesman and military leader Oliver Cromwell dies. He was the leader of the parliamentary forces in the English Civil War.
In 1869 in Ljubljana, the Slovenian-Austrian physician and chemist Frederick Pregl is born. He developed a method of micro-analysis of organic compounds.
In 1875, in Vratislavci in the Czech Republic the German automobile designer Ferdinand Porshe is born. He also collaborated with the German army in the manufacture of tanks. Today he is known for the Porsche car.
In 1965 actor Charlie Sheen is born.
In 1976, the Viking 2 spacecraft lands on the surface of Mars. Automated devices begin to photograph the planet and transmit images to Earth.
In 1992, representatives of 39 countries signed the Geneva Convention on the prohibition of chemical weapons.
MUSIC HISTORY
1966 - Donovan is No. 1 on the American singles chart with 'Sunshine Superman'.
1983 - The Eurythmics are at the top of the American singles chart with 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)'.
1983 - UB40 is at the top of the British charts with 'Red Red Wine'.
2000 - Robbie Williams is No. 1 on the British albums chart with 'Sing When You're Winning'.
BORN ON THIS DAY
1942 - Al Jardine, guitarist and singer in The Beach Boys (1966 'Good Vibrations').
1973 – Singer Jennifer Paige (1998 'Crush').