127 – Greek astronomer and mathematician Ptolemy begins his observations of the heavens (until 141 AD)
685 – Cuthbert (later Saint Cuthbert) is consecrated Bishop of Lindisfarne by Archbishop Theodore at York
1820 – Future Mormon church leader Joseph Smith has his “First Vision” in a wooded area of New York, according to Mormon scholars
1821 – Franz Grillparzer’s “Das Goldene Vliess” premieres in Vienna
1872 – Thomas J. Martin, of Alabama, receives a U.S. patent for a pipe and valve fire extinguisher system t
1897 – 59th Grand National: Terry Kavanagh aboard 6/1 favourite Manifesto wins by 20 lengths from Filbert
1937 – William H. Hastie becomes 1st black federal judge (Virgin Islands)
1955 – 109th Grand National: Pat Taaffe wins aboard Quare Times at 100/9; third consecutive GN victory for trainer Vincent O’Brien
1973 – 35th NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship: UCLA beats Memphis 81-76; Bruins’ 7th straight title; future Hall of Fame center Bill Walton tournament MOP for 2nd consecutive year
1980 – Bombay gets its 1st rock concert in 10 years (The Police)